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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** Berkshire Hathaway - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Queueing Systems, Secure Coding, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Architecture, Test-Driven Development (TDD), .NET Core, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, System Availability, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_f36b96651 ## About the Role The position demands a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering business value through technology. It also requires a strong product mindset, with the ability to think beyond individual features and build reusable, scalable capabilities that solve enterprise needs and create long-term business value. It offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to BHSI's long-term digital transformation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, bringing strong leadership, technical depth, and a commitment to engineering excellence. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, architectural ownership, and the chance to work on meaningful, high-impact problems that drive real business outcomes., * 10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in software engineering and system administration, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. * Proven success in a Principal Engineer or equivalent leadership role, with deep expertise in designing and building scalable applications and integrating third-party platforms to meet complex business needs. * Strong product mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into reusable technical capabilities, prioritize usability and adoption, and balance short-term delivery with long-term platform value. * Extensive experience in cloud-first and service-oriented architectures (SOA), with a focus on designing resilient, distributed systems that support high availability and performance. * Advanced proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core and ASP.NET, with a commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and secure code. * Strong front-end development experience using Angular (latest versions), with a focus on building responsive, accessible, and user-centric interfaces. * Experience using AI coding assistants or modern development accelerators is preferred, with sound judgment to review, validate, secure, and refine AI-generated code before production use. * Deep knowledge of relational databases, particularly SQL Server, including schema design, query optimization, stored procedures, and performance tuning using modern ORM frameworks. * Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage, with a strong understanding of cloud-native development patterns. * Comprehensive understanding of microservices architecture, including inter-service communication (REST, gRPC), message queues, and orchestration strategies. * Strong foundation in system design and architectural patterns, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and make informed decisions that balance scalability, maintainability, and performance. * Technically versatile with a hands-on approach, capable of contributing across the full software development lifecycle-from architecture and design to implementation and support. * Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset toward identifying and resolving technical challenges. * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience collaborating across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders, and working with external vendors. * Business-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated ability to understand and align technical solutions with business objectives and operational goals. * Familiarity with the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is advantageous, offering valuable domain context, though not required. * Self-motivated and collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and a team-first mentality focused on delivering high-quality outcomes. ## Description Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional to join its Enterprise Solutions (ES) team as a Principal Software Engineer based in Boston. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of enterprise technology by leading the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions that support the dynamic needs of a fast-growing insurance business., * Bring a product engineering mindset to solution delivery by designing reusable, scalable, and customer-focused capabilities that can be leveraged across teams and business functions. * Spearhead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and evolving business needs. * Use AI-assisted development tools, such as GitHub Copilot or similar platforms, to improve engineering productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and developer experience while maintaining strong review, security, and compliance practices. * Lead front-end engineering efforts using Angular or React to craft responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces across platforms. * Design and fine-tune database architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, data integrity, and security, leveraging SQL Server and modern ORM tools. * Operate within an empowered engineering environment supported by modern platforms and tooling, enabling focus on impactful problem-solving over process overhead. * Partner with enterprise architects and product managers to convert business requirements and architectural blueprints into robust, high-quality software components. * Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, emphasizing test-driven development, secure coding, and long-term maintainability. * Assess and adopt modern frameworks and tools that enhance development velocity, system scalability, and operational resilience. * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices that foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning. * Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring alignment with organizational standards. * Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues, architectural inefficiencies, and reliability concerns through targeted improvement initiatives. * Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering system architecture, development workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and onboarding. * Uphold compliance with cybersecurity protocols, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the software delivery process. ## Related Videos - [The AI-Native Engineering Org: What’s Real, What’s Hype, What’s Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100004-the-ai-native-engineering-org-what-s-real-what-s-hype-what-s-next) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Building Multi-Tenant ASP.NET Core Applications: Best Practices and Real-World Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1552-building-multi-tenant-asp-net-core-applications-best-practices-and-real-world-solutions) - [Stand alone components in Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/656-stand-alone-components-in-angular) - [Developing ASP.NET Core Microservices with Dapr: A practical guide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1528-developing-asp-net-core-microservices-with-dapr-a-practical-guide) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)