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Who We Are:

As a leader in Medicare health insurance distribution, Spring Venture Group guides people through one of their most important life decisions — finding the right insurance coverage. We are on a mission to be the most trusted partner for our customers and our people, enabling empowered decisions along the journey to health and financial well-being. 

Spring Venture Group offers incredible culture, benefits, and fantastic income potential in a stable and successful work environment at a Medicare agency. This starts with a workplace that empowers people to do their best work. Come build a rewarding career and make a meaningful impact on peoples’ lives in an environment that values your determination. Join our diverse, inclusive team and get ready to crush your goals!

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java

Are you a seasoned backend engineer who thrives on building large, complex, and highly visible systems from the ground up? We're looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer  to join a dynamic team working on a Greenfield project that will revolutionize quoting and enrollment for Spring Venture Group. This is a rare opportunity to have a significant impact on our core business and shape the future of our technology stack.

What You'll Do 

As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and testing critical systems that directly support our organizational goals. This role isn't just about writing code; it's about being a subject matter expert who can lead by example and influence the quality and direction of our entire platform. You'll:

• Design, Develop, and Test: Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), building robust and scalable backend systems to meet evolving business needs.

• Innovate and Influence: Work closely with the Lead Software Engineer to establish technical standards and best practices, ensuring we're always pushing for excellence.

• Ensure Quality: Uphold the integrity of our code through rigorous peer reviews, ensuring that every solution delivered to production is of the highest quality.

• Collaborate and Communicate: Accurately convey project information, keep our Agile project tracking tools up-to-date, and work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Solve Complex Problems: Triage and resolve Tier 3 production issues, demonstrating an ability to quickly diagnose problems and find elegant solutions.

• Lead Autonomously: This is a role for someone who needs minimal direction. We're looking for an autonomous engineer who feels confident in their ability to jump in, take initiative, and provide vocal leadership on technical matters.

**We are unable to sponsor for this role and we are only considering candidates that are currently in the Kansas City area**

Role Competencies 🎯

We're looking for a leader, a mentor, and a continuous learner. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Drive for Results: A relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: A passion for learning and a proactive approach to enhancing your skills and the team's processes.
• Strategic Thinking: The capacity to see the big picture, anticipating future challenges and designing systems that are both robust and adaptable.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others, contributing positively to our team's culture and success.

Required Skills & Qualifications 💻

This is a senior role for an engineer who is ready to make an immediate impact.

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in an enterprise setting.
• Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in backend systems with Java technology.  Kotlin experience is a huge plus.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive experience with Cloud Infrastructure, with a strong preference for AWS.
• Distributed Systems: Deep knowledge of distributed technology, RDBMS, SQL, Python, and data modeling.
• API Design: Proven expertise in API design and building RESTful APIs.
• AI-Assisted Coding Tools:  Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like GitHub Copilot or others.
• Leadership: A desire to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing vocal leadership and confidently engaging with stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: A natural ability to triage system issues and learn quickly, along with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality code.
• Bonus Points: Experience with Snowflake is a definite plus!

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and vision benefits after a short waiting period
• 401(k) matching program
• Life Insurance, and Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Optional enrollment includes HSA/FSA, AD&D, Spousal/Dependent Life Insurance, Travel Assist and Legal Plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program starting off at 15 days your first year
• 15 paid Holidays (includes holiday break between Christmas and New Years)
• Annual Volunteer Time Off (VTO) and a donation matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - health and well-being on and off the job
• Rewards and Recognition
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture
• Training program and ongoing support throughout your Venture Spring Venture Group career  

Security Responsibilities:

• Operating in alignment with policies and standards
• Reporting Security Incidents Completing assigned training
• Protecting assigned organizational assets

Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Venture Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer