Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an opening for a Software Engineer 3. The Software Engineer 3 designs, develops, and maintains software solutions in a hybrid development environment, encompassing on-premises, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures. This highly experienced and technically adept professional will lead complex development efforts, contributing to the design, architecture, and implementation of sophisticated software solutions. This role demands extensive experience across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments with a focus on C#, .NET , and React and collaborates closely with other senior engineers, architects, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and performant systems.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced software solutions using C#, .NET , and React across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Architect and implement microservices, APIs, and cloud-native applications, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and highly available.
- Act as a technical leader within the team, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical direction to junior engineers.
- Work closely with the Architecture Center of Excellence and other stakeholders to define and implement high-level architectural solutions.
- Design, optimize, and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth and automated deployments in hybrid and cloud environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and DevOps engineers, to ensure alignment on requirements and technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to system performance, security, and scalability.
- Conduct and participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends in cloud, hybrid development, and software engineering, and lead the adoption of relevant innovations within the team.
- Provide technical leadership in areas such as system architecture, API design, cloud-based solutions, and software scalability.
ON-PREMISES, HYBRID AND CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS
- Work with business applications across various environments, including on-premises, hybrid, and cloud systems.
- Work with the infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure that application environments are stable, secure, and meet business performance expectations.
- Support the transition of applications from on-premises environments to cloud or hybrid architectures, working closely with senior IT leadership on cloud migration strategies.
- Ensure proper governance and performance monitoring for applications in all environments, proactively identifying areas for optimization.
RISK AND COMPLIANCE
- Ensure that all business applications comply with industry regulations and internal security standards, including SOX, PCI-DSS, and other financial sector regulations.
- Work with the cybersecurity team to ensure applications are secured against potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement procedures for regular audits, risk assessments, and disaster recovery plans for critical applications.
- Ensure that QA processes adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GDPR, HIPAA).
- Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data management.
- Implement processes to ensure traceability of test cases to requirements and automated defect tracking/reporting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
- CERTIFICATIONS: Certifications in cloud platforms or relevant technologies preferred.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 8 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer with expertise in C# and .NET required.
- Strong technical experience across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Advanced experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) required.
- Experience with agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and development tools (e.g., Jira, Git) required.
- Experience leading large-scale projects and delivering enterprise-level software in hybrid and cloud environments preferred.
- Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, ) preferred.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), cloud-native architecture, and hybrid cloud strategies.
- Expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and APIs in distributed environments.
- Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, such as event-driven and domain-driven design.
- Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MongoDB).
- Ability to mentor a team of engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and automation tools.
BENEFITS
- Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
- Modernized Historical Setting in East Sacramento
- Free Lot Parking
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirements Savings Match
- Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Paid Community Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
ABOUT US
With more than 50 years in business, BHHC has grown from a regional organization to a national insurance group, offering insurance products from coast to coast. Relationships are the cornerstone of our culture, and we believe in doing the right thing. That means we invest in our business in every way possible to deliver on our mission and demonstrate that people are what powers our success. Our commitment to financial strength and integrity means our customers can rest assured that we will be there when it counts.
At BHHC we embrace diversity and foster an environment where our people can be their authentic selves. Our differences make us stronger and better together, which fosters a harmonious workplace—something we truly value. We’ve created an approachable and collaborative atmosphere. Here you’ll find a welcoming workplace where everyone can feel valued, supported, and inspired to do great work. Together, we raise the bar by being curious, remaining customer-focused, and operating with integrity.