> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3933649-sr-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3933649-sr-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** New Brunswick, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,760.0 - $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Data Analysis, Big Data, Bootstrap (Software), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), System Configuration, Data Mining, IBM DB2, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Middleware, Java Message Service (JMS), JSON, WildFly (JBoss AS), Apache Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, Mule, MyBatis, Operational Data Store, Performance Tuning, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Enterprise Software Applications, Angular Material, Spring-mvc, AngularJS, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Enterprise Service Bus - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3468497847&tx=JR11407LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * A minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience. * Expert-level SQL Server skills, including complex queries, large-scale data updates, data analysis, data mining, and performance tuning. Experience with DB2 and MS SQL Server. * Strong middleware and web services experience, including REST, SOAP, JMS, ESB (Mule), and service-layer architecture. * Full-stack development background with Java/J2EE 8+, Spring MVC, Angular v11+, TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS libraries such as Bootstrap and PrimeNG, JSON, MyBatis, XML, XSLT, Maven, JBOSS. * Ability to develop solutions that improve performance and scalability. * Nice to have: AWS experience such as Lambda, S3, and application development on AWS. Insurance industry experience and prior ownership of enterprise applications. ## Description Our client seeks a Lead Software Engineer to own and lead a critical enterprise application in the insurance domain. The role requires leadership, application ownership, and hands-on development across middleware, web services, and SQL Server. The engineer will design, develop, test, and support solutions, drive architectural decisions, and handle operational data requests, including large-scale SQL updates. The position is on-site four days per week in New Jersey and will require on-site interviews., * Create and support business solutions by designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting products and projects for the insurance business. * Ensure requirement statements are complete, consistent, feasible, and unambiguous. * Collaborate across teams including business analysts, project managers, QA, data providers, and software vendors. * Communicate difficult or sensitive information to key stakeholders. * Provide input to project plans, estimates, and schedules. * Create and deliver organized presentations. * Design systems using established design methodologies and best practices with a focus on maintainability. * Analyze requirements and issues, recommend optimal solutions, and research and track problems to resolution. * Proactively identify and resolve quality issues to minimize defects. * Identify critical issues, suggest process improvements, and propose solutions. * Take initiative to diagnose production performance issues and implement corrective solutions.