What We Do Milliman IntelliScript is a group of a few hundred experts in fields ranging from actuarial science to information technology to clinical practice. Together, we develop and deploy category-defining, data-driven, software-as-a-service (SaaS) products for a broad spectrum of insurance, health IT and life sciences clients. We are a business unit within Milliman, Inc., a respected consultancy with offices around the world.
IntelliScript attracts top candidates with its innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial atmosphere focused on excellence, outstanding customer service, balance, and transparency. Everyone's opinion counts here, and we motivate each other to explore our full and varied potential. Our steady growth means there are ongoing opportunities for you to expand your skills, take on new responsibilities, and advance in your career.
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What this position entails The Staff Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative technology solutions for the P&C claims industry. As a core member of our growing Nodal team, you will transform market needs and product requirements into scalable, high-quality software.
Nodal is a comprehensive SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze structured and unstructured data, predict claim risk, and activate early interventions on high-cost claims. Our team brings together advanced data ingestion, machine learning, and intuitive product design to give clients actionable insights at scale.
What you will be doing This role offers a unique opportunity to be entrepreneurial and innovative within a stable, reputable organization-without the risks of a startup. We are seeking someone who can help accelerate Nodal's growth by delivering products that drive efficiency, compliance, and measurable value for our clients.
- Design, develop, and enhance software solutions that solve business challenges
- Contribute to the architecture, design, and planning of new features and system capabilities
- Collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, actuaries, and subject-matter experts
- Help integrate data science, AI/agent outputs, and model-driven insights into production application workflows
- Build and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests to ensure high-quality code
- Manage your workload responsibly with an eye toward project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
- Help the team achieve sprint goals through independent work and cross-functional collaboration
- Participate in code reviews to uphold quality, maintainability, and best practices
- Support and improve deployment pipelines and release processes
- Assist in evaluating and implementing security, encryption, sensitive-data handling, and other platform-level technologies
- Architect and implement modern front-end frameworks (React/TypeScript) including Next.js, and robust backend API services (Django, REST).
- Support backend workflows for asynchronous or long-running integrations where needed
- Design, optimize, and maintain SQL databases
- Document code, architectures, and features to ensure long-term maintainability
- Use GitHub and GitFlow confidently in a collaborative development environment
What we need - 10+ years of relevant software development experience
- Strong experience in software development using programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL
- Experience with React, TypeScript, and preferably Next.js.
- Experience building backend API services with Django, REST, or similar Python web frameworks
- Cloud development experience with Azure and/or AWS
- Experience with Docker or containerized application development
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, efficient CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Terraform
- Understanding of Agile practices (e.g. Scrum)
- Experience with full software development lifecycle
- Excellent technical design, problem solving, and debugging skills
- Experience with:
- Domain driven design
- Microservice architecture
- Event-driven architecture
- REST API design
- Writing testable code, unit tests, integration tests, etc.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to interpret and implement business and functional requirements
- Ability to translate clients' business needs, claims workflows, and claims expertise into actionable product requirements
- Understanding of the value of test automation and a desire to incorporate it in development practice
- Understanding of secure software development practices, especially when working with sensitive or regulated data
What you bring to the table - Curiosity, openness to new ideas, and a commitment to continuous learning
- A deep and evolving understanding of software engineering, informed by industry best practices and emerging technologies
- Ability to analyze, break down, and solve complex technical and business problems with attention to detail
- A team-first mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively, build relationships, and contribute to a positive, high-performing culture
- Ability to translate client needs and claims expertise into actionable product requirements
- Comfort working with cross-functional teams to turn claims, actuarial, data science, and business requirements into practical software solutions
Wish list - Continued education and/or advanced degree(s)
- Experience in environments subject to HIPAA and other sensitive data
- Experience in software-as-a-service and/or P&C insurance industry
- Cloud certifications
- Experience with test driven development
- Experience in designing systems using event-driven architecture
- Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts (such as model explainability, agent-based integrations, or platforms like Databricks), and comfort building software that works alongside them
- Experience with durable background jobs, queues, workers, or asynchronous processing patterns
Location The expected application deadline for this job is January 31, 2027. This position is open to remote work anywhere in the US. Applicants must be willing to travel to the Milliman office in Brookfield, WI as needed and travel nationwide for meetings, conferences, and team events.
Compensation The overall salary range for this role is $117,500 - $222,985. For candidates residing in:
- Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the salary range is $135,125 - $222,985.
- All other locations the salary range is $117,500 - $193,900.
A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.
Milliman Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision - Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
- 401(k) Plan - Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
- Discretionary Bonus Program - Recognizing employee contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
- Holidays - A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
- Family Building Benefits - Includes adoption and fertility assistance
- Paid Parental Leave - Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
- Life Insurance & AD&D - 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by Milliman
Equal Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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