Entry Level Defense Contractor Software Engineer Jobs in New York

Software Engineer I

Grand Rapids, MI / Uniondale, NY/ Austin, TX / Atlanta, GA (Onsite 4 days per week)

Note: This is a full-time role and we do not offer C2C or C2H employment and are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

About Acrisure

Acrisure Enterprise Technology Group is where human expertise meets advanced technology.

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services - and more.

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

The Software Engineer I builds and maintains APIs, workflows, integrations, and tooling that support underwriting and policy administration. Embedded in an engineering team under an Engineering Team Lead, this role is focused on delivering assigned work with quality, learning the insurance domain, and developing the technical judgment needed to contribute more independently over time.

The Software Engineer I is expected to implement well-defined tasks, ask questions early, communicate progress clearly, and participate in testing, debugging, and operational support with guidance from more experienced engineers.

• Reports to: Engineering Team Lead

• Works with: Engineers on the team, Delivery Lead, underwriting/business stakeholders, internal systems teams, and external vendors as needed

• Career framework alignment: Entry-level role on the Software Engineer ladder; this description is specific to SDE1

The Software Engineer I is on the supply side of the prioritization triangle, helping turn requirements from the Team Lead and Delivery Lead into working software on the policy administration platform. This role learns the insurance domain - including quoting, binding, endorsements, rating, forms, and the policy lifecycle - and applies that context to complete assigned development work.

• Build and maintain: Build and maintain APIs, workflows, integrations, and tooling supporting underwriting and policy administration systems.

• Implement defined work: Complete assigned stories, tasks, bug fixes, tests, and documentation based on clear requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Write quality code: Write modular, maintainable code with guidance and proactively ask for help when needed.

• Support operational workflows: Work with engineering leads and business stakeholders to support operational workflow implementation.

• Contribute to integrations: Assist with integrations between internal systems, external vendors, and policy administration platforms under guidance from senior engineers.

• Participate in production support: Support debugging, testing, automation, and operational support for production systems, escalating issues appropriately.

• Improve tooling: Help improve internal engineering tooling and developer workflows by identifying small opportunities for efficiency and quality.

• Use AI-assisted engineering: Use AI-assisted engineering workflows, including Claude Code or similar tools, to support development speed, code quality, testing, and documentation.

• Learn the domain: Build understanding of insurance domain concepts including quoting, binding, endorsements, rating, forms, and the policy lifecycle.

• Demonstrate ownership: Take ownership of assigned work, follow through on commitments, incorporate feedback, and demonstrate curiosity when working through unfamiliar problems.

• Technical Ability: Implements assigned tasks, bug fixes, tests, and documentation; writes modular, maintainable code with guidance; demonstrates growing fluency in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript and modern engineering practices.

• Communication: Communicates progress, blockers, and risks clearly; keeps stories and tasks up to date; asks clarifying questions when requirements or technical direction are unclear.

• Critical Thinking: Applies a structured approach to problem solving, adjusts when new information becomes available, and looks for simple, practical solutions before escalating.

• Organizational Contribution: Participates actively in team rituals, code reviews, and engineering discussions; shares observations and feedback in a constructive way.

• Business Impact: Delivers assigned work on time and with quality; begins to understand how engineering work supports underwriting, policy administration, and business operations.

• 1+ year of software engineering experience.

• Strong foundational skills in Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Familiarity with APIs, integrations, automated testing, debugging, and modern development workflows.

• Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools, with Claude Code strongly preferred.

• Eagerness to learn the insurance domain and apply business context to technical work.

• Strong communication skills, curiosity, accountability, and willingness to ask for help when needed.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous vacation policy, paid holidays, and paid sick time
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance (employee-paid)
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Group Life insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
• Employee-paid Pet Insurance and optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) and commuter benefits options
• Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• ...and so much more!

Please note: This list is not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Offerings may vary based on subsidiary entity or geographic location.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Acrisure, we firmly believe that an inclusive workforce drives innovation, creativity, and ultimately, our collective success.

We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Acrisure also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination.

Acrisure also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please emailleaves@acrisure.com.

California residentscan learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available atwww.Acrisure.com/privacy/caapplicant.

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

Recruitment Fraud:Please visit here to learn more about ourRecruitment Fraud Notice.

Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.

There are amazing opportunities for talented people in every part of our business. We invite you to find your next great opportunity with us.

Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure's property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure's Human Resources Talent Department.

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Pay Details:

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us:

At Acrisure, we're building more than a business, we're building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

• ... and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

California Residents: Learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy.

Recruitment Fraud: Please visit here to learn more about our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.