Senior Application Engineer (REMOTE or HYBRID TO MA)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Application Engineer to join our software development team in our Worcester office.  This role offers flexibility and can be performed fully in-office or hybrid.  Remote work location will be considered.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.

This is a full time, exempt role.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design and develop highly reliable full‑stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot.
• Build new applications, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, business analysts, and QA engineers.
• Own the design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring of the software you build.
• Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on solution delivery.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performing systems.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Optimize application performance, security, and stability.
• Participate in architecture and design reviews.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and process improvements.
• Build knowledge of P&C insurance concepts, business processes, and Hanover systems.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field OR 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on full‑stack development experience (React + Java).
• Expert knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of React.js.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of monitoring, observability, and application performance management.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Residence or US Citizen)

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI‑assisted development platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with UX/UI concepts and front‑end best practices.

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