Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.
Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.
Starr Companies is a globally recognized insurance and investment organization with a rich history dating back to 1919. Our commitment to innovation drives us to continuously improve our tools and technologies. We're looking for a Junior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in reshaping our software for underwriters and staff. If you're passionate about creating durable, industry-leading solutions and want to work with a team of dedicated developers, your expertise is needed here.
Why Join Starr Companies?
At Starr Companies, our software development team pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence where merit, innovation, and collaboration are at the forefront. We believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally and contribute to the success of our global mission. Here's what you can expect working with us:
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Merit-Based Environment: We are committed to recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance, ensuring that the best ideas and contributions are always given the opportunity to shine.
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Innovative Spirit: Continuous improvement is part of our DNA. We encourage creative problem-solving and the exploration of new technologies to stay ahead in our industry.
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Collaborative Teamwork: Our team is our greatest asset. We work together in a supportive atmosphere that values open communication and perspectives.
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Professional Growth: We invest in our employees through professional development opportunities, training programs, and a culture that promotes career advancement.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
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Assist in designing and building user interfaces using Angular under the guidance of senior engineers.
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Help develop and maintain APIs with .NET 8, focusing on learning best practices for stability, scalability, and security.
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Learn and apply modern design practices with HTML5 and CSS.
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Support the development and maintenance of automated build and release pipelines in Azure DevOps.
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Participate in the use of various Azure services and tools, gaining exposure to optimizing performance and scalability through native serverless and PaaS Azure resources.
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Work with customers and business stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, ensuring software applications are developed to meet those needs.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams within IT and the business to support software development initiatives.
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Communicate development progress and issues to team members and supervisors.
Skills and Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
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Some experience or coursework with the Microsoft stack, particularly with .NET and Angular.
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Basic understanding of MSSQL, including database design and maintenance.
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Familiarity with JavaScript and front-end frameworks/libraries.
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Basic knowledge of designing and implementing APIs.
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Understanding of source control management using Git.
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Basic understanding of cloud architectures and DevOps practices.
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Familiarity with the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
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Knowledge of software development best practices and methodologies.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Self-motivated with the capability to prioritize and execute tasks in a learning environment.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Willingness to pursue additional certifications and relevant training.
Nice-to-Haves:
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Experience or interest in the insurance industry.
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Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
