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That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable; we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.\nAbout Epic Engineering Epic Engineering is building robust, scalable software solutions as we continue to improve system quality, accelerate delivery, and ensure maintainability across the ecosystem. We’re hiring an Associate Software Engineer interested in continuous learning, innovation, and making a measurable impact on our technology landscape.\nRole Overview As an Associate Software Engineer, you will contribute to projects to modernize and optimize our codebase. 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