Software Engineer 2

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opening for a Software Engineer 2. This individual will need extensive technical expertise to join our dynamic development team. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions in a hybrid development environment, encompassing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with C#, .NET, and React, along with a deep understanding of modern development practices across various environments.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions using C#, .NET, and React in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other developers to gather and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Contribute to the architectural design of systems, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Build APIs, microservices, and front-end components for web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end services.
• Work with cloud services and platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) to design and deploy solutions in hybrid and cloud-native environments.
• Implement best practices for DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments across environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application performance, security, and availability across different environments.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring high code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up to date with new technology trends and frameworks, particularly in cloud and hybrid development, and incorporate them into development practices.

ON PREMISES, HYBRID, AND CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

• Work with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems.
• Work with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations.
• Support the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies.
• Ensure proper governance and performance monitoring for applications in all environments, proactively identifying areas for optimization.

RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations.
• Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications.
• Ensure that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management.
• Implement processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline required.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Relevant technologies such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or AWS Certified Developer highly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer with strong hands-on skills in C# and .NET required.
• Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end development required.
• Solid experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud required.
• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and automated deployments required.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) required.
• Experience with hybrid cloud strategies and solutions preferred.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with architects, business analysts, and stakeholders preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in building and maintaining systems in on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments required.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and building scalable APIs and distributed systems required.
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues, required.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and other DevOps tools for CI/CD and automation preferred.
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB) preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
• Modernized Historical Setting in East Sacramento
• Free Lot Parking
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirements Savings Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program