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Who are we? A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty, and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

Learn more about our unique culture and history.

Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has an exciting opportunity for an IT professional who possesses extensive technical and delivery skill to join our Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) as a Principal Engineer based in our Stevens Point or Boston office. This role will drive the implementation of our technical architecture and be integral to the solutioning and design for critical automation efforts. Solutions will involve the integration of vendor packages and custom solutions and the candidate must possess a passion for delivering value through technology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable applications using Azure services
• Develop dynamic and responsive front-end applications using Angular/React.
• Build and optimize database solutions ensuring data integrity and performance.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in existing systems and processes
• Ensure alignment of technical architecture of the application with the enterprise technology roadmap.
• Establish and ensure the implementation of agreed architecture and infrastructure
• Evaluate and select appropriate software, tools, and integration methods
• Oversee development activity (e.g., conduct code reviews, process adherence) and provide guidance to team members, both internal and external
• Present technical solution to our Enterprise Architecture Review Board
• Help create documentation to provide user support for programs and for production/operating procedures

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Principal Engineer with deep experience in building applications and leveraging third party solutions wherever applicable
• Hands-on expertise with software development and system administration
• Proven expertise in cloud-first and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Proficient in C# and the .NET ecosystem (.NET Core, ASP.NET).
• Strong experience with Angular (latest versions) for front-end development.
• Advanced knowledge of ORMs, SQL Server, including query optimization, stored procedures, and database design.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (Azure Functions, App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Storage).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, including inter-service communication (REST, gRPC, message queues) and service orchestration.
• Strong understanding and practical application of system design & architectural patterns
• Diverse technical background with desire and ability to be hands on throughout the project lifecycle
• Excellent observation and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with remote users and vendors
• Adept and eager to becoming knowledgeable in the business use of the systems platform implemented
• Understanding of the Property & Casualty Insurance industry is desirable; not required
• Independently motivated with a “team player” mentality with an ability to offer flexibility while maintaining focus on solution delivery

BHSI Offers:

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates

• A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates and our other stakeholders

• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework

• Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
• Life Insurance (for you and your family)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

The base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $170,000, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate's salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.