Senior Software Engineer I

About the position

NICO National Indemnity Company is seeking a lead developer for its software applications that serve company personnel, claimants, and agency customers. This role involves leading and contributing to the development of complex software solutions that align with the organization's strategic goals. The developer will design, develop, implement, and support software products with a focus on rapid delivery of stable and scalable solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing existing software applications for inefficiencies, managing security risks, and providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. This position is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and requires a hybrid work schedule with 50% in-office attendance.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of software solutions, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum methodologies, attending sprint planning and retrospective meetings.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Creates and updates documentation for code, APIs, and software features.
• Participates in code reviews or uses collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Two or more years work experience in software development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information to various stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Attention to detail and ability to identify, isolate and document defects.
• Strong ability to understand context for code and its relation to business objectives.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of software development lifecycles.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience in building APIs for both internal and external products.
• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD principles and practices.
• Knowledge of property casualty rating and policy coverages and endorsements.
• Strong knowledge of agile practices and experience with agile planning tools (e.g. Azure DevOps).

Benefits

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents.
• Dedicated Learning & Development program for personal and professional growth.
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program.
• Subsidized downtown parking.
• Competitive time off policies including parental leave.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Wellness program integrated into company culture with an online wellness portal and onsite fitness center.