Actuarial Software Engineer II

Job Title: Actuarial Software Engineer II

Location: Remote – USA

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 5+ years

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an Actuarial Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain actuarial calculation software within modern, scalable .NET-based systems. This role blends actuarial logic with strong software engineering practices and insurance product knowledge to build accurate, performant, and maintainable calculation engines and APIs used across sales and illustration platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain actuarial calculation modules using C# and .NET
• Translate actuarial specifications, rate tables, and Excel-based models into robust, testable software components
• Build and enhance APIs and calculation services for illustration and quoting platforms
• Apply object-oriented design principles, SOLID principles, and industry best practices
• Write unit tests and support automated testing to ensure calculation integrity
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve calculation and system issues efficiently
• Collaborate with actuarial, product, QA, and engineering teams across India and the US
• Produce and maintain clear technical and actuarial documentation
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem
• Experience with ASP.NET / .NET Core, Web APIs, and service-oriented architecture
• Solid understanding of OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns
• Experience with SQL Server including query optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning
• Ability to interpret and validate financial and actuarial calculations
• Hands-on experience with Excel for understanding calculation logic
• Experience using Git, Azure DevOps, JIRA, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development

Preferred Skills

• Experience building or supporting insurance illustration or actuarial systems
• Exposure to annuity, life insurance, or retirement products
• Experience with Entity Framework or similar ORMs
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques (caching, async processing)
• Basic understanding of application security and data protection best practices

Location & Work Model

Fully remote – open to candidates across the United States.

Engagement Details

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the innovation of the insurance market and grow into senior, staff, or principal engineering roles over time.