Senior Application Engineer

Hanover Insurance Group•Worcester, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Application Engineer to join our software development team in our Worcester office. This role offers flexibility and can be performed fully in-office or hybrid. Remote work location will be considered. POSITION OVERVIEW: In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. This is a full time, exempt role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field OR 7+ years of professional software development experience
Strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and attention to detail
5+ years of professional software development experience
3+ years of hands‑on full‑stack development experience (React + Java)
Expert knowledge of Java and Spring Boot
Strong knowledge of React.js
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously
Strong understanding of monitoring, observability, and application performance management
Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Residence or US Citizen)

Nice To Haves

Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI‑assisted development platforms
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with UX/UI concepts and front‑end best practices

Responsibilities

Design and develop highly reliable full‑stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot
Build new applications, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, business analysts, and QA engineers
Own the design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring of the software you build
Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on solution delivery
Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performing systems
Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices
Optimize application performance, security, and stability
Participate in architecture and design reviews
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement
Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership
Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and process improvements
Build knowledge of P&C insurance concepts, business processes, and Hanover systems