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Gehc

Software Engineer

North East, PA · On-site

$103K - $154K/yr

Collaborate with system engineers, frontend developers, and software developers to build solutions that extend our shared platforms * Write clean, tested code that meets team standards using the ...

Acunor Infotech

Sr.Data Engineer -- PYspark,SQL

Erie, PA · On-site

$111K - $133K/yr

Contract Experience: 10 15 Years Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Data Engineer with deep expertise in AWS, SQL, PySpark, and Python to architect, develop, and optimize next-generation ...

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Wabtec

Lead Engineer - Electric Drives Software

Erie, PA · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

The group includes senior technical experts and emerging engineers with deep experience in control software, power electronics hardware, system architecture, simulation (HIL/Opal-RT), and component ...

Vogt Power

Senior Structural Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Comfortable using structural analysis software such as Autodesk's Robot Structural Analysis or ... The base pay range for this Senior Structural Engineer role is $100,000 - $130,000 annually.

Vogt Power

Senior Structural Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Comfortable using structural analysis software such as Autodesk's Robot Structural Analysis or ... The base pay range for this Senior Structural Engineer role is $100,000 - $130,000 annually.

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How much do sr software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr software engineer in Erie, PA is $138,826.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,700.00 and $156,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr Software Engineer?

Sr Software Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. They often lead technical projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure software meets business needs. In addition to coding, they are responsible for making architectural decisions, reviewing code, and ensuring best practices are followed. Sr Software Engineers typically have several years of industry experience and deep expertise in specific programming languages or technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Software Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Software Engineer, you need advanced programming skills, a strong grasp of software design principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Expertise with development frameworks, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with cloud platforms or containerization tools is often required. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and leadership skills set top performers apart in collaborative environments. These competencies ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions and effective mentorship within development teams.

What are some common challenges Sr Software Engineers face when leading technical projects?

Sr Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing hands-on coding with mentoring less experienced team members, managing shifting project requirements, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high code quality. They are frequently responsible for making critical architectural decisions and resolving complex technical issues that arise during the development process. Additionally, effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is key to aligning technical solutions with business goals.

What cities near Erie, PA are hiring for Sr Software Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Sr Software Engineer job openings in Erie, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,826 per year, or $66.7 per hour.

IT Senior Software Engineer (Guidewire/Java)

Erie Insurance Group

Erie, PA • On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Summary:
Erie Insurance Group is a Fortune 500 company that values diversity and inclusion among its employees. They are seeking an IT Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software, while providing technical leadership for Agile Scrum teams in the Claims Management Program.
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.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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
• 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
• Willingness to pursue a certification in one or more preferred technologies at ERIE required.
Preferred:
• Experience working on Guidewire's Cloud Platform
• Have ACE Guidewire certification in either Configuration or Integration
• Experience leading other software engineers
Company:
Erie Insurance offers a range of services to meet family insurance needs, including a variety of home and tenant (renters) insurance policy. Founded in 1925, the company is headquartered in Erie, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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