Software Developer Senior Software Developer

Are you a software developer with a passion for coding collaboration and mentorship Join Kinsale Insurance a fast-growing and successful excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond VA. We foster a highly collaborative technology environment where developers work side by side with product teams and business stakeholders in a dynamic Agile setting where your contributions matter from day one.

Were hiring across experience levels from developers looking to deepen their architectural thinking to seasoned engineers ready to lead by example and influence architecture decisions.

About the Role

As a Software Developer / Senior Software Developer youll join one of our cross-functional Agile teams and contribute to the full lifecycle of enterprise applications from design to deployment. Youll leverage generative AI tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Claude Code) in day-to-day development to accelerate coding automate repetitive tasks and improve code quality and productivity and depending on experience help shape the vision and roadmap for your teams software solutions.

What Youll Do

• Deliver high-quality scalable code and solutions aligned with business needs and team objectives.
• Contribute to or lead the architecture and design of maintainable enterprise-grade applications aligning them with IT and business strategies.
• Research evaluate and recommend technologies and approaches to solve complex or evolving business challenges.
• Champion best practices in coding testing security and Agile methodologies across the team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline code reduce duplication and improve system efficiency.
• Manage upstream and downstream dependencies across systems teams and environments to protect delivery timelines.
• Break down complex business and technical problems into well-defined components that support parallel development and incremental delivery.
• Collaborate closely with developers product owners and business stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
• Incorporate feedback from code reviews and design discussions to continuously grow technical depth and system understanding.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies supporting continuous improvement collaboration and excellence.

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field or bootcamp certification preferred.
• Experience with Java (Spring Spring Boot Spring JPA Docker REST SOAP Hibernate) and Angular (v17).
• Exposure to full-stack or enterprise applications with proficient knowledge in one or more areas.
• A curiosity for staying current on the latest trends and technologies with an eye for practical opportunities to use them.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Java (Spring Spring Boot JPA Docker REST SOAP Hibernate) AWS SQS AWS EKS Python Angular SQL JSON Kong Confluent Kafka and cloud technologies (preferably AWS) is a plus.
• Experience with tools such as SonarCloud Git GitLab Maven Visual Studio Code and IntelliJ plus CI/CD practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Experience using AI coding assistants and LLMs (e.g. GitHub Copilot ChatGPT Claude Code) to enhance development and automation.

Expected for senior level candidates:

• 3 years of experience as a full-stack developer with a strong foundation in enterprise application development.
• 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS; AWS Certified Developer certification is a plus.
• Strong experience with Java including Spring Spring Boot Spring JPA Docker REST SOAP and Hibernate.
• Proficiency leveraging AI coding assistants (e.g. GitHub Copilot Claude Code) and Large Language Models to optimize engineering workflows.
• Solid understanding of RAG systems and autonomous agent-based architectures using proprietary or open-source AI models.
• Preferred: Experience with event-driven architecture serverless technologies AngularJS/Angular SQL SQS Confluent Kafka Kong and DevOps tools such as Git GitLab Maven and SonarCloud.

Why Youll Love Working at Kinsale

• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities Rewarding performance initiative and technical excellence.
• Comprehensive Benefits Health dental and vision insurance with up to $3600 (individual) or $7000 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
• Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• Career Growth Clear promotion paths mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Retirement & Security Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus plus standard life insurance and disability coverage.
• Continuous Learning Annual $3000 reimbursement for educational training conferences and certifications.

Integrity & Responsibility

Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment trustworthiness or access to sensitive information.

Ready to Apply

If youre a motivated collaborative engineer who thrives on innovation and building solutions that make a real difference this is your opportunity. Join Kinsale Insurance and grow your career in a company that rewards excellence initiative and continuous learning whether youre deepening your craft or ready to lead.

Apply today and start building your future with us!

Required Experience:

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