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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Next Insurance
- **Location:** Waltham, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b15e3035ce05a853

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * At least 8-10 years of proven experience in Backend development. Java/Kotlin or similar languages (Python, .NET).

 * A B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent is a must.
 * Excellent knowledge and understanding of OOP concepts and best practices
 * Hands-on development of highly distributed, cloud-based environments - an advantage. We work with AWS, but any cloud experience is a plus.
 * Experience working with Relational Databases and good SQL skills.
 * Adaptable, with a passion for quickly learning new technologies and working effectively in a dynamic environment
 * Ability to navigate and work effectively across diverse domains and contexts.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

## Description

* You will work closely with other functional areas in the company product, Marketing, and Front-end engineers to rapidly iterate on our product and find the best solutions to our challenges.
 * You will take ownership of features - from inception through design and coding, eventually bringing your feature to production at a high level of quality and test coverage.


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