Sr. Software Engineer I API

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying selling and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold team up deliver value and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration serves 100 carrier clients 2500 distributors and partners and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

Sr Software Engineer I Tech Lead plays a key role in the design development/configuration unit testing installation and ongoing maintenance of Zinnia software platforms. Technical Lead work with stakeholders to develop solutions and/or products that fulfill the needs of Zinnias internal stakeholders and clients. Those solutions and/or products help Zinnia and Zinnia clients to be more efficient and provide better service to end customers. Technical Lead interacts directly with project managers and business stakeholders and may periodically interact directly with Zinnias clients. Technical Lead will facilitate lead and enable junior team members by acting as a mentor for soft skills and/or technical subject matter experts.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Work as part of a global cross-functional team to develop innovative software for Zinnias stakeholders.
• Contribute to projects by creating well-designed customized testable and efficient code for SE2 platforms.
• Assist our teams in providing ongoing support troubleshooting improvements or custom enhancements to existing Zinnia platforms.
• Flexibility to support the challenging development and delivery needs of Zinnia.
• Collaborate with our global teams internal stakeholders and customers.
• Act as a mentor and technology expert for team members and conduct technical reviews.
• Architect Design develop and validate various requirements for the Zinnia platforms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment recognize and react to changing business needs and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in conjunction with team members and business units. Enthusiasm and flexibility to work on a variety of projects.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field; or equivalent related professional experience
• 7-11 years of experience with languages like JavaScript Go Java Python or Ruby.
• Experience with writing REST APIs and documenting them using Open API specs.
• Patience and perseverance to overcome challenges solve problems and learn new computer languages and techniques.
• Working knowledge of managing APIs via API gateways (Kong is preferable).
• Working knowledge of OAuth SAML OpenID Connect protocols.
• Effective communication interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Effective troubleshooting skills.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

At Zinnia you collaborate with smart creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies deeper data insights and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability.

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