Senior Software Engineer, AWS

The salary range for this job posting is $108,812.00 - $174,099.00 annually bonus benefits. Pay Type: Salary

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Encova Insurance is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, AWS for our Columbus, Ohio location. This is a hybrid role with three days in office expected each week and you must reside within the Columbus, Ohio area for in person work and collaboration.

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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:

Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

The Senior Software Engineer will have deep expertise in AWS-native cloud technologies to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud applications. This position will have extensive experience in building distributed, high-performance applications, leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, and more. The Senior Software engineer will play a key role in designing modern cloud architectures, driving best practices in cloud development, and mentoring other engineers.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using AWS services, ensuring performance, scalability, and security best practices.
• Implement serverless and container-based solutions on AWS.
• Develop and optimize APIs using API Gateway, AWS AppSync, and/or GraphQL.
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using AWS CDK, Terraform, and/or CloudFormation.
• Improve reliability and observability by implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting with AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party tools.
• Optimize AWS workload performance and cost by leveraging autoscaling, caching, and serverless best practices.
• Adopt AI-assisted tools and practices across the SDLC, including AI governance, enablement, and value tracking.
  
  
  

Other Functions:

• Thrive in ambiguous environments through design docs, dependency mapping, cross-team influence, vendor collaboration, and secure delivery under regulated-data constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, security, and product management to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay up to date on AWS advancements and industry trends to continuously improve cloud solutions.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on AWS-native development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, required.
• Hands-on experience with serverless computing, container orchestration, and cloud automation.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture using SNS, SQS, and EventBridge.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (RDS, DynamoDB, or Aurora).
• Solid problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in cloud-native solutions.
  
  
  

Preferred:

• Deep expertise in AWS-native cloud technologies to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud applications.
• Extensive experience in building distributed, high-performance applications, leveraging AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, and more.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to design scalable solutions for complex business needs.
• Ability to foster a sense of purpose among the team and create a culture of transparency with clear accountabilities and metrics
• Foster innovation and high agency while converting business and architecture intent into technical designs, integration contracts, and quality controls.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and with business stakeholders.
  
  
  

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.

Ready to join our team?

At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

What You Can Expect From Us

In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-provided life and income protection plans
• Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role
  
  
  

We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.

Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.