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Erie Insurance

IT Software Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

Position Summary Designs, develops, and maintains computer software. Provides technical leadership ... May coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns. The first two duties listed are the ...

Erie Insurance

IT Software Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

Position Summary Designs, develops, and maintains computer software. Provides technical leadership ... May coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns. The first two duties listed are the ...

Erie Insurance Group

IT Software Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

Position Summary Designs, develops, and maintains computer software. Provides technical leadership ... May coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns. The first two duties listed are the ...

CD Baby

Principal Software Engineer, Back End

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$145K - $195K/yr

Principal Software Engineer, Back End CD Baby -- Platform Team About Us CD Baby is a globally ... We believe engineering is learned through mentorship and apprenticeship. You will set the tone for ...

CD Baby

Principal Software Engineer, Back End

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

Principal Software Engineer, Back End CD Baby - Platform Team About Us CD Baby is a globally ... We believe engineering is learned through mentorship and apprenticeship. You will set the tone for ...

Assured

Staff Software Engineer, Fullstack

New York, NY · On-site

$225K - $275K/yr

Software Engineer We're looking for a Software Engineer to help architect, build, and productize ... and apprenticeships. Assured bases hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and business ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for apprentice software engineer in the United States is $104,863.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an apprentice software engineer?

Apprentice Software Engineers are entry-level professionals who are learning the fundamentals of software development while gaining hands-on experience under the guidance of more experienced engineers. They typically participate in structured training programs or apprenticeships, working on real projects to build their technical and problem-solving skills. This role is ideal for individuals who are new to the industry and want to develop practical knowledge while contributing to software engineering teams.

What types of projects and technologies does an apprentice software engineer typically work on during their training period?

As an Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll usually start by supporting ongoing development projects, often working on bug fixes, feature enhancements, or internal tools under the guidance of senior engineers. You may be exposed to a variety of technologies depending on the company, such as front-end frameworks (like React), back-end languages (such as Python or Java), and version control systems (like Git). The projects are designed to gradually increase in complexity, helping you build both technical skills and familiarity with industry-standard workflows. Collaboration is key, so you’ll regularly participate in code reviews, team meetings, and pair programming sessions to develop your abilities and receive constructive feedback.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apprentice software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apprentice Software Engineer, you need a foundational understanding of programming languages, problem-solving skills, and usually a relevant degree or coursework in computer science. Familiarity with development tools such as Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), and basic knowledge of databases and version control systems is common. Strong communication, eagerness to learn, and teamwork make someone stand out in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for effective learning, collaboration, and adapting to new technologies in a dynamic software development environment.
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IT Software Engineer

Erie Insurance

Erie, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 304 rated insurance

Job description

Position Summary

Designs, develops, and maintains computer software. 

Provides technical leadership on small, moderately complex, low risk enhancement projects or support teams, with little supervision. 

Delivers moderately complex code/configuration changes as part of a larger implementation under a moderate level of supervision in a primarily full-stack development environment including front-end, policy, integration, and cloud.

The Hiring Manager will also consider candidates for a Senior Software Engineer.  Level of position offered will be based upon the depth and breadth of selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

What You'll Do

As an IT Software Engineer supporting the Erie Family Life Program, you will work on a team delivering projects supporting new business and policy changes for our Term and Whole Life products. You will primarily work with Mendix but will also work with ExStream and integration technologies.

Preferred Experience & Skills
-    Front-end development experience, particularly in Mendix 
-    API and integration development 
-    Modern software architecture and design patterns 
-    Maintaining unit testing and integration testing standards to maintain and promote a healthy codebase and ensure high quality 
-    Agile development practices and SDLC knowledge
-    CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
-    Ability to coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns
-    Clear communication and collaborative interaction

What Makes You Stand Out 
-    Experience on a transformation project or working on a small to medium multi-portfolio initiative
-    Experience in one or more of the following: API/integration architecture, Java/full-stack development, ExStream, AWS cloud.


 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Generates, reviews and debugs code/configurations that contribute to a larger product.
  • Creates designs, unit tests, and code/configuration of that is reviewed and approved by a more senior engineer.
  • Executes tasks in the software development life cycle
  • Develops tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
  • Automates tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
  • Performs validation and verification testing (unit and integration testing)
  • Communicates and collaborates openly and effectively across teams and vendors within their area of focus (practice area).
  • May perform as a technical lead on low complexity/isolated applications enhancements or a small, legacy production support team. 
  • May coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns.

The first two duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.


This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.
 

Capabilities
  • Self-Development
  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Instills Trust
  • Decision Quality
  • Values Diversity
  • Nimble Learning
  • Customer Focus
  • Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Coding And Converting
  • Information Management Skills
  • Job-Specific Knowledge
  • Proofing Text And Numbers
  • Using Tables And Graphs
Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, or related field and three years' related experience; or 
  • Associate's degree in technical field, plus five years' related experience; or
  • High school diploma plus seven years' related experience


Additional Experience

  • Possesses moderate acumen with continued growth in experience, breadth, and depth in one or more of the following practice areas:  front-end, full-stack, back-end, mainframe, integration, document management, or data science, required.
     

Designations and/or Licenses

  • Willingness to pursue a certification in one or more preferred technologies at ERIE required
Physical Requirements
  • Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
  • Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
  • Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Rarely
  • Driving; Occasional (<20%)
  • Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Rarely
  • Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
  • Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely

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