Principal Software Engineer

Job Opportunity :

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional to join its Enterprise Solutions (ES) team as a Principal Software Engineer based in Boston. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the strategic evolution of enterprise technology by leading the design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions that support the dynamic needs of a fast-growing Surety business.

The position demands a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering business value through technology. It offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to BHSI’s long-term digital transformation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, bringing strong leadership, technical depth, and a commitment to engineering excellence. This role is ideal for someone who values autonomy, architectural ownership, and the chance to work on meaningful, high-impact problems that drive real business outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Spearhead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and evolving business needs.
• Lead front-end engineering efforts using Angular or React to craft responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces across platforms.
• Design and fine-tune database architectures with a focus on performance, scalability, data integrity, and security, leveraging SQL Server and modern ORM tools.
• Operate within an empowered engineering environment supported by modern platforms and tooling, enabling focus on impactful problem-solving over process overhead.
• Partner with enterprise architects and product managers to convert business requirements and architectural blueprints into robust, high-quality software components.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate them into scalable, high‑quality technical solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Design and maintain automated CI / CD pipelines with clear quality gates and repeatable release workflows; champion DevOps principles and DevEx improvements that increase velocity, reliability, and maintainability at scale.
• Take ownership of the complete software development lifecycle, emphasizing test-driven development, secure coding, and long-term maintainability.
• Assess and adopt modern frameworks for Dev Ex and tools that enhance development velocity, system scalability, and operational resilience.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices that foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Communicate architectural decisions and technical strategies to the Enterprise Architecture Review Board, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
• Proactively identify and resolve system performance issues, architectural inefficiencies, and reliability concerns through targeted improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation covering system architecture, development workflows, and operational procedures to support scalability and onboarding.
• Uphold compliance with cybersecurity protocols, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the software delivery process.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience :

BHSI Offers :

Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include : Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits.

Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term).

Life Insurance (for you and your family).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Health Reimbursement Account.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match.

Generous holiday and Paid Time Off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Paid Parental Leave.

The base salary range for this position in Boston is $150,000 to $180,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.