Job summary
Job overview
The Principal Engineer at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance leads technical architecture implementation and critical automation solution design, significantly impacting enterprise applications.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing complex projects, hands-on software development, supporting applications, designing solutions, ensuring architecture alignment, selecting tools, overseeing development, presenting to the Architecture Review Board, and creating user documentation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $130,000 to $170,000 in Boston, annual bonus eligibility, comprehensive health, dental, vision benefits, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have proven experience as a Principal Engineer, hands-on software development and system administration skills, expertise in cloud-first and SOA architectures, strong Microsoft coding skills, excellent analytical and communication abilities, and preferably insurance industry knowledge.
Career development
The company offers exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates and a dynamic environment focused on individual excellence within a team framework.
Work environment and culture
BHSI values respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is embraced and every team member can contribute and be recognized.
Company information
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a strategic insurance partner providing commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance globally, backed by Berkshire Hathaway's strong brand and financial stability.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Boston-based Enterprise Applications Team, working with internal and external team members including local and offshore IT development resources.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Boston with potential interaction with remote users and vendors.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its leadership in technical architecture, integration of vendor packages and custom solutions, and involvement in enterprise-wide automation efforts.
Company overview
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, and surety insurance. They generate revenue through premiums collected from policyholders and investment income from their substantial capital reserves. Founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, BHSI benefits from the financial strength and stability of its parent company, which is led by renowned investor Warren Buffett. The company is known for its strong underwriting discipline and customer-centric approach.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in complex project management and hands-on software development within enterprise applications, emphasizing your ability to drive technical architecture aligned with business goals.
Focus on showcasing expertise in Microsoft coding languages, cloud-first and service-oriented architecture, and experience integrating third-party solutions to demonstrate technical depth relevant to BHSI’s needs.
Apply via multiple channels including Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.
Connect with current BHSI Enterprise Applications team members on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent BHSI projects or expressing curiosity about how the team integrates vendor packages and custom solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Principal Engineer,' 'enterprise applications,' 'cloud-first architecture,' 'Microsoft coding languages,' 'solution design,' and 'technical architecture alignment' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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