Sr. Software Engineer

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2025 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 for the sixth consecutive year.

Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Azure Cloud and .NET technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, cloud computing, and leadership. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based applications, as well as leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Lead the design and development of cloud-based applications using .NET technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing complex applications
• Experience in C#, .NET, API development, and SQL
• Experience with cloud-first architectures and related Azure services, e.g. Container Apps, API Management / App Gateway, Key Vault, App Services, Logic Apps, SQL MI
• Familiarity with modern cloud-native patterns principles, e.g. Twelve-Factor Apps, Service Oriented Architectures / microservices / REST, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, and Site Reliability Engineering
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code patterns and related technologies e.g. Bicep, ARM, Terraform
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience acting as a technical leader and mentor to other software engineers or developers.
• Experience working on agile teams and release trains, and knowledge of SAFe, is preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with Angular is a plus
• Property Casualty Insurance experience is a plus

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off. Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences – and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

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