Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home.
As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) space, we’ve built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies.
In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer II
Location: India
Workplace Type: Remote
Job Summary
The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we’d love for you to be a part of it as our Senior Software Engineer II.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development with a passion for solving complex problems.
What You Will Do As A Senior Full Stack Software Engineer.
- Design and Development: Identify and resolve ambiguity with requirements. Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions.
- Code Review: Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency, balancing long term code health and maintainability with business needs.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, web engineers, and data engineers to deliver robust software solutions and critical features supporting our consumer experience and data platform. Sets a positive example in interactions, focusing on proactive solutions and continuous improvement.
- Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner, using a data-driven approach.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
- Agile Practices: Participate in agile development processes, including ticket refinement, daily syncs, and retrospectives.
What You Will Bring As A Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science, or four years of equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of professional software development experience building backend applications
- Core competencies:
- Strong JVM experience (preferably Scala) in a microservice architecture
- Strong experience with modern UI frameworks and standards (React, JavaScript, Typescript)
- Proficiency with SQL and relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
- Experience with Kubernetes or similar containerized software deployment/management tools
- Development Tools: Experience with development tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins, etc.
- Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
- Familiarity with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms and message queues
- Experience with continuous delivery and integration practices and version control
- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks
- Excellent written and communication skills in English language.
- Ability to work within core US business hours / time zone expectations - Eastern Standard Time (EST) overlap
The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from Sep 12, 2024. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs.
What You Will Get As A Porch Group Team Member
Our benefits package will provide you with comprehensive coverage for your health, life, and financial well-being.
- Our benefits include medical insurance, accident insurance and retiral benefits.
- Our wellness programs include 12 company-paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, privilege/earned leave, casual/sick leave, paid maternity and paternity Leaves, and weekly wellness events.
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What’s next?
Submit your application below and our Talent Acquisition team will be reviewing your application shortly! If your resume gets us intrigued, we will look to connect with you for a chat to learn more about your background, and then possibly invite you to have virtual interviews. What's important to call out is that we want to make sure not only that you're the right person for us, but also that we're the right next step for you, so come prepared with all the questions you have!
Porch is committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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What We Do
Seattle-based Porch, the vertical software platform for the home, provides software and services to more than 28,500 home services companies such as home inspectors, moving companies, real estate agencies, utility companies, and warranty companies. Through these relationships and its multiple brands, Porch provides a moving concierge service to homebuyers, helping them save time and make better decisions on critical services, including insurance, moving, security, TV/internet, home repair and improvement, and more. To learn more about Porch, visit porchgroup.com.
