ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer Jobs in Erie, PA

Zelis

Director, Software Engineering

North East, PA · On-site +1

$233K/yr

... of software engineers and engineering managers responsible for the S365 and SmartShopper ... Reporting to the Senior Director of Product Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering ...

Sedgwick

Senior Engineer - LLMOps & MLOps

North East, PA · On-site +1

$96K - $132K/yr

... Services & Insurance Senior Engineer - LLMOps & MLOps Role Overview This is a high-stakes ... remote #LI-TS1 Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. If you're ...

ABB

Senior Project Engineer, Turbine

Erie, PA · Remote

$91K - $146K/yr

... engineering discipline. Each day, you will complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate ... Remote {#LI-Remote} (Must be in Greater Pittsburgh, PA) This role is contributing to the Turbine ...

ABB

Sr. Technical Trainer

Erie, PA · Remote

Remote , USA Your role and responsibilities: In the role of Sr. Technical Trainer , you will be the ... Bachelor degree in engineering or related field PLUS minimum 6 years of experience in electrical ...

New

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

Erie, PA · Remote

While this is a full remote position, there is preference for candidates located in the Northern ... Proficient software experience should include Easy Power, SKM Powertools, ETAP, Aspen, and EMTP.

Varsity Tutors

Civil Engineering Tutor

Erie, PA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... software, geotechnical data interpretation, and design project guidance to support undergraduate civil engineering students from introductory courses through senior capstone design. * Effective ...

ABB

Strategic Segment Proposal Engineer

Erie, PA · Remote

This is a remote position. Candidates can be located anywhere in the US. This role is contributing ... Experience working with global and local cross functional teams and interacting with senior ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSoftware Developer JobsFreelance Remote Senior Software Developer JobsFreelance Remote Senior Software Developer Jobs in Erie, PA

Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer information

See Erie, PA salary details

$14

$59

$85

How much do freelance remote senior software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance remote senior software developer in Erie, PA is $59.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.77 and $67.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance remote senior software developer?

Freelance remote senior software developers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain software applications while working independently from a remote location. They typically have several years of experience, deep technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills. These developers often work on a contract or project basis for various clients, managing their own schedules and deliverables. Their responsibilities may include coding, reviewing code, collaborating with distributed teams, and providing technical leadership.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance remote senior software developer?

To thrive as a Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer, you need advanced programming skills, a strong understanding of software architecture, and several years of professional development experience, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio of completed projects. Mastery of coding languages (such as Python, JavaScript, or Java), version control systems like Git, and familiarity with cloud platforms or CI/CD tools are commonly expected. Excellent self-management, communication, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for collaborating with clients and remote teams. These skills and qualities ensure the delivery of robust solutions, maintain client satisfaction, and support effective independent work in a remote freelance environment.

How does a freelance remote senior software developer typically manage communication and collaboration with distributed teams?

As a Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer, clear and proactive communication is critical to successful project delivery. You'll often use collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and project management platforms to stay connected with team members across various time zones. Regular stand-up meetings, code reviews, and asynchronous updates help ensure alignment and transparency. It’s important to set expectations around availability and deliverables, and to document your work thoroughly so other team members can easily follow your progress and contribute effectively.

What are the most commonly searched types of Remote Senior Software Developer jobs in Erie, PA?

The most popular types of Remote Senior Software Developer jobs in Erie, PA are:

What cities near Erie, PA are hiring for Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer jobs?

Cities near Erie, PA with the most Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer job openings:

Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Freelance Remote Senior Software Developer job openings in Erie, PA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 97% Full Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 42% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 56% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,398 per year, or $59.8 per hour.

IT Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire/Java)

Erie Insurance

Erie, PA • On-site, Remote

$86K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Erie Insurance Group rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 311 rated insurance

Job description

Division or Field Office:

Service & Experience Technology Division

Department of Position: Claims Tech Department 

Work from:

Corporate Office in Erie, Pa Salary Range:

$86,954.00 - $138,899.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 
Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service to our customers-and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
  • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
  • Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
  • Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
  • Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
     

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

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.
 

What You'll Do

This leading  IT Software Engineer/IT Senior Software Engineer within the Claims Management Program will focus on delivering first time through projects or transformational new cloud capabilities to drive key business value. Will serve as the overarching technical lead for 3 Agile Scrum teams.
 


Preferred Experience & Skills

  • 5+ years of advanced Java Programming experience and relational databases
  • Ability to lead projects independently as Technical Project Lead and proactively engage & drive collaboration with peer Erie ClaimCenter (ECC) Developers within the team
  • Engineering Best Practice expertise
  • Ability to mentor and coach others ECC Engineers
  • Understanding of relational database persistence
  • Agile development practices
  • Effective collaboration with different stakeholders
  • Maintaining and promoting a healthy codebase and ensuring high quality of product
  • Experience with multi-tiered web-based applications
  • Guidewire ClaimCenter Integration/Configuration experience 
  • Knowledge and experience of Guidewire ClaimCenter
  • 3+ years of Gosu programming language experience
  • Experience in designing REST and SOAP APIs
  • Preferred Guidewire certified - Configuration/Integration specialist or ACE Certified

 
What Makes You Stand Out

  • Experience working on Guidewire's Cloud Platform
  • Have ACE Guidewire certification in either Configuration or Integration
  • Experience leading other software engineers
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.

Designation 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

What Erie Insurance Group employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply