Software Engineer (Hybrid) at American Family Insurance in Madison, WI

Job description

Join the Digital Claims team as a Software Engineer and build, maintain, and elevate the digital claims experience for our customers. If you’re a collaborative, driven problem-solver who thrives on learning new technologies, adapting quickly, and delivering high-quality, user-centric web applications, we want you on our team! You’ll work with a focused engineering team across the full development life cycle, from evaluating design options and dependencies to testing and shipping production-ready code, using a modern stack that includes React, NestJS, TypeScript, and AWS. We value reliable engineering practices and a forward-thinking approach to development, including using AI-assisted tools to streamline our daily workflows. You will report to Senior Manager, Engineering Role Not open to sponsorship. Position Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $131,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates. Primary Accountabilities Design, build, and deliver features for customer-facing digital claims applications while adhering to engineering standards and quality requirements. Analyze system dependencies, integration points, and impacts of proposed changes; provide recommendations and solutions. Maintain clear documentation for design decisions, estimates, code components, performance metrics, and system updates. Develop and execute unit and integration tests, and contribute to broader team testing efforts. Collaborate with teammates to evaluate workflows, data usage, and processes to validate requirements. Create secure, high-quality, high-performing code while supporting team standards for design, quality, and security. Participate in team initiatives and take on additional responsibilities to help achieve team goals. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support or service Basic knowledge and understanding of integration and migration strategies and technologies. Basic knowledge and understanding of application architecture, design alternatives, and development standards. Demonstrated experience developing complex software/systems using one or more programming language. Demonstrated experience interpreting, modifying and writing application system design and program specifications. Demonstrated experience using and supporting integration and communications technologies between applications, databases and technology platforms. Demonstrated experience using relational databases and standard query language (SQL). Solid knowledge and understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC). Solid knowledge and understanding of activities, tasks, tools and techniques for testing applications to ensure adherence to functional and quality requirements. Preferred Qualifications Experience with React and NestJS development. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript . Familiarity with AWS services , including Fargate, Lambda, and DynamoDB. Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines , preferably GitLab . Knowledge of automated testing frameworks, such as Jest . Ability to troubleshoot applications using logs and observability tools like Datadog . Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools while reviewing, testing, and maintaining ownership of code quality Licenses: •Not Applicable. Travel Requirements •Up to 10%. Physical Requirements •Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions •Not Applicable. Additional Information To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. Offer to selecte