Senior Software Engineer
HUB International Limited, Chicago, United States
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17,000 employees in more than 550 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
Senior Software Engineer (React, Typescript, CSS/SASS, JSS, Headless Sitecore)
We are seeking a talented and experienced senior web developer to join our team. As a primarily front-end engineer, you should have strong proficiency with React, Typescript and CSS/SASS, and be comfortable working with large-scale web applications. Additionally, experience with or interest in headless Sitecore and C# is a plus.
Responsibilities
- System Analysis & Requirements Gathering:
- Technical discussions with engineers and QA to ensure alignment with project goals and expectations.
- High-level system analysis, including reviewing backlog and user stories in JIRA for tracking progress.
- Design, Development & Deployment:
- Coding and new feature development using knowledge in React, TypeScript, C#, Sitecore, Powershell and Git.
- Coordinating development tasks and testing efforts by having regular discussions with Engineers and QA, mentoring team members on industry best practices, code quality, and efficient debugging techniques for UI.
- Applied knowledge of SCSS to enhance CSS styling in specific application modules.
- Conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards and best practices in React and other UI frameworks, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability.
- Working with Project managers, designers, and content authors on a regular basis to gather requirements and discuss Sitecore related changes.
- Planning and prioritizing publish queues for major Sitecore updates.
- Participation in the release process using basic working knowledge of tools like Argo, Grafana, AWS and Jenkins.
- Sharing feedback and identifying training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
- Agile & SDLC Management:
- Taking an active role in agile release planning, sprint iterations, and retrospective sessions, ensuring continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Participating in sprint reviews and grooming sessions, providing regular updates to business stakeholders on development progress and identifying areas for process improvement.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and technical growth.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in front-end web development.
- Strong proficiency with React, Typescript, and CSS/Sass.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and headless CMS.
- Proficiency with Node.js and NPM.
- Proficiency with Git.
- Ability to write clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with headless Sitecore or other headless CMS utilizing JSS.
- Familiarity with C#.NET.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and accessibility standards.
Although hybrid to a local HUB office is desirable, this position is open to remote candidates.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
Disclosure required under applicable municipal regulations in NY and NJ, as well as the law in Colorado: The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 to $136,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate's skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position's business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department: Information Technology
Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Negligible
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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