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Job Description
Software Engineer II
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.
Role Summary:
The Software Engineer II builds and maintains the APIs, workflows, integrations, and tooling behind underwriting and policy administration. Embedded in an engineering team under an Engineering Team Lead, they take ownership of the full lifecycle of assigned work - implementation, testing, deployment support, and operational follow-through - while developing a strong working understanding of the insurance domain. The SE2 is accountable for delivering assigned work with quality and with increasing independence.
Reporting and Scope:
Reports to: Engineering Team Lead.
Works with: Engineers on the team, the Delivery Lead, underwriting and business stakeholders, internal systems teams, and external vendors.
Relationship to the career framework: On the Software Engineer Levels ladder; this description is specific to the Software Engineer II level and intended for candidates with 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
How the role fits the operating model:
The Software Engineer II is on the supply side of the prioritization triangle, doing the build. They turn requirements from the Team Lead and Delivery Lead into working software on the policy administration platform, while building practical fluency in the insurance domain - quoting, binding, endorsements, rating, forms, and policy lifecycle - that makes the work make sense. This role is expected to operate with moderate independence, seek clarification when requirements are evolving, and make sound technical decisions between check-ins.
Key responsibilities:
Build and maintain. Builds and maintains APIs, workflows, integrations, and tooling supporting underwriting and policy administration systems. Writes modular, maintainable code and contributes to technical design discussions.
Deliver independently. Owns assigned features, enhancements, bug fixes, tests, and documentation from implementation through validation and operational support.
Implement operational workflows. Works closely with engineering leads and underwriting or business stakeholders to turn evolving requirements into practical, reliable technical solutions.
Integrations. Contributes to integrations between internal systems, external vendors, and policy administration platforms, with attention to reliability, maintainability, and downstream impact.
Production support. Participates in debugging, testing, automation, monitoring, and operational support for production systems. Identifies root causes, communicates status clearly, and follows through on resolution.
Tooling. Helps improve internal engineering tooling, developer workflows, and team practices that increase delivery speed and quality.
AI-assisted engineering. Uses AI-assisted engineering workflows daily, including Claude Code or similar tools, to improve development speed, quality, and maintainability.
Learn and apply the domain. Builds practical knowledge of insurance domain concepts including quoting, binding, endorsements, rating, forms, and policy lifecycle, and applies that context to technical decisions.
Competencies:
Technical ability. Delivers features, components, bug fixes, tests, and documentation with moderate independence. Writes modular, maintainable code; understands tradeoffs; and takes operational responsibility for assigned work.
Communication. Clearly communicates progress, blockers, risks, and decisions. Keeps stories and tasks current, asks clarifying questions, and contributes constructively to technical discussions and healthy debate.
Critical thinking. Breaks down loosely defined requests, adapts approach as new information emerges, and makes reasonable technical decisions between check-ins. Looks for simple, practical solutions that meet business needs.
Organizational contribution. Participates actively in team rituals, shares observations and feedback, supports team standards, and contributes to onboarding or knowledge-sharing where appropriate.
Business impact. Understands how assigned work supports underwriting and policy administration outcomes. Delivers work on time, considers operational impact, and contributes ideas that improve reliability, efficiency, or stakeholder experience.
Qualifications:
4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong Python or JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals.
Experience building or maintaining APIs, workflows, integrations, or internal tooling.
Ability to deliver assigned features and components with moderate independence.
Comfortable working in evolving requirements and asking thoughtful clarifying questions.
Experience with testing, debugging, automation, monitoring, and production support practices.
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools; Claude Code experience strongly preferred.
Interest in learning or applying insurance, underwriting, or policy administration domain knowledge.
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 email leaves@acrisure.com.
California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at www.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 our Recruitment 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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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.
Pay Details:
The base compensation range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.
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 conta