The Baldwin Group

Compensation

Full Description

The Software Engineer develops specifications for software programming applications and modifies/maintains the existing software. This individual develops, modifies, and maintains software applications. This position participates in design and coding activities with other staff members. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop features for compliance management platform on an Agile team. Consistently and frequently deliver solutions that are well-engineered, maintainable and tested within the agreed upon timeframe. Participate in code reviews and sprint planning, help identify opportunities, work through challenges and share knowledge with colleagues. Collaborate with the product team to understand business requirements. Mentor and guide other software engineers. Support critical business logic across a suite of robust services and scalable data processing jobs. Redesign and develop user-focused creative concepts and themes for our two websites in WordPress Redesign the user interface of our CRM for internal and external partners Optimize SEO and functionality that adheres to common web standards, compatible across major browsers Develop site architecture and wireframes Assist with ongoing website changes Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and review website performance, coding, and other issues. Stay updated on current and new web-based technologies, browsers, and mobile platforms Develop sites with current security standards, and keep up to date with website security issues and patches KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong communication skills, adaptability and a collaborative mindset Very strong proficiency with relational databases, including modeling and performance optimization (we use MySQL and PostgreSQL, Aurora) Proficient with HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, PHP, and other basic syntax SaaS models and cloud services preferably AWS Believer in Lean and Agile values and principles for building software Strong attention to detail and quality Comfortable working with engineers that are remote as well as from the local office Strong understanding of user-centered design processes and a passion for addressing real user needs Ability to communicate user needs (e.g. storytelling, leveraging data) and demonstrate how proposed designs solve those needs to internal team and senior partners EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience as an engineer with dynamic and/or compiled programming languages 5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development or related industry Work with APIs Strong portfolio of work including examples of mobile web, desktop and app experiences Experience working from User Interface concept to completion Comfortable working with multiple teams and on multiple projects at any given time Click here for some insight into our culture! The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. The Baldwin Group (previously Baldwin Risk Partners) is a cohesive group of experts in business insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, and all areas of private and personal insurance. Since 2011, we’ve evolved from a local business into a national firm with a vast network of specializations serving two million clients across the country. At The Baldwin Group, we provide solutions so our clients can pursue what’s possible for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Whether renting a first apartment, opening a small business or taking a company public, we offer solutions to support clients at every step of their journey giving them peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. We Protect the Possible. The Baldwin Group is an equal employment opportunity firm and strives to comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, marital status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the firm are prohibited from engaging in this conduct.