$95,000 - $135,000 / year + BonusVertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solutions are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships.
Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success.
Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better.
We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.
JOB DESCRIPTION As a
Senior Software Engineer (React), you will play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing customer experience at Vertafore. You will work hands-on across modern UI and backend technologies while collaborating cross-functionally with Customer Support, Product Management, Account Management, and Engineering teams.
In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, scalable applications, while helping guide technical decisions, mentoring team members, and influencing best practices. You will be an active contributor to both customer success and the ongoing evolution of our products.
You will work within a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside product managers, developers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders across multiple high-visibility projects. Success in this role requires strong communication, technical expertise, and the ability to deliver solutions that meet customer expectations with minimal defects or rework.
Core Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance React-based web applications alongside C#/.NET Web API services
Build and enhance RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers, following clean architecture and modern development practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in solution design, helping define technical approaches aligned with customer and business needs
Develop, document, and maintain technical specifications and architectural artifacts
Work with Product Management to review requirements, refine user stories, and ensure solutions align with business objectives and customer expectations
Contribute to database design and development, including T-SQL objects (tables, views, stored procedures, functions, indexes) and performance tuning
Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations and data integration tasks
Troubleshoot issues across the stack including UI (React), APIs, databases, and infrastructure - Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to development standards
Participate in CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments, supporting releases across environments
Assist in production deployments and issue resolution
Work effectively in small, agile teams, delivering features quickly with minimal supervision
Support and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and feedback
Contribute to design discussions, balancing tradeoffs for maintainability, performance, and scalability
Help define and improve development standards, processes, and best practices
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and open-source technologies
Customer & Collaboration Responsibilities Work directly with customers as part of a cross-functional delivery team
Communicate technical concepts clearly and recommend pragmatic, scalable solutions
Act as a customer advocate, ensuring solutions align with expectations and deliver value
Collaborate effectively with distributed and global teams Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong proficiency in React (or similar modern JavaScript frameworks) Solid experience with .NET/C#, Web APIs, and backend service development Advanced troubleshooting skills across full-stack systems (UI, API, database, infrastructure) Strong experience with SQL and database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, etc.)
Experience with REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and BFF patterns
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern DevOps practices
Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and secure coding practices
Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to team ceremonies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both technical and non-technical
Ability to mentor peers and share knowledge effectively
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience 3+ years of experience with React or similar frontend technologies 3+ years of experience with RESTful APIs and service-based architecture Experience with database technologies and data design
Experience with secure development practices and system design
Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and DevOps tooling Preferred Qualifications
Experience with React or additional front-end frameworks
Exposure to microservices, event-driven architecture, or BFF patterns
Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Background in data integration, ETL processes, or large-scale systems
Experience contributing to technical documentation or training sessions
Experience using AI-assisted development tools, including prompt engineering, spec-driven development, and AI-driven workflows to improve developer productivity and solution quality
What Success Looks Like - Delivering high-quality, maintainable code with minimal defects
Effectively partnering with customers and internal stakeholders
Contributing to team velocity and technical excellence
Supporting and mentoring team members
Continuously improving systems, processes, and development practices
Skills & Requirements
Additional Requirements and Details: - Travel required up to 10% of the time.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
- Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
- Frequent sitting and/or standing.
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Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Qualifications Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- Life, AD&D
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Pension Plan & Employer Match
- Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Education Assistance
- Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only
- The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
- We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
- Medical, vision & dental plans
- PPO & high-deductible options
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
- Health Care FSA
- Dental & Vision FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter FSA
- Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
- Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
- Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education & Legal Assistance
- Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
- Commuter Benefits (Denver)
The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Vertafore strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
The Vertafore Incentive Plan (VIP) is an annual monetary bonus for eligible employees based on both individual and company performance. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
Vertafore is a drug free workplace and conducts preemployment drug and background screenings.We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
We want to make sure our recruiting process is accessible for everyone. if you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact
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