Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

About Bennie

Bennie is an employee benefits services and technology firm that helps companies create a healthier workplace. Bennie provides services and technology that are beyond what growing companies typically receive, yet exactly what they need.

Bennie has built the ultimate benefits platform that connects disparate systems across the benefits supply chain to deliver a complete experience for employees, employers, and partners. Bennie’s technology, benefit plans, and service model are designed to enable employers and their employees to experience best-in-class outcomes that reduce overall health plan costs. Bennie’s team members use the platform and its data to supplement their market knowledge and bring innovative solutions to Bennie’s customers.

Bennie is headquartered in Stamford, CT, and is a remote-first company with employees across the U.S.

Core Values at Bennie

As an organization, we value our team members who are Optimistic, Accountable, Thoughtful, and Healthy. We believe these values, known as our O.A.T.H., are essential for our collective success. The ideal candidate for this role will embody these values by:

• Maintaining a positive attitude throughout our journey of building our company.
• Being responsible for the quality of their work and for meeting their goals.
• Respecting our differences and looking out for one another.
• Believing in living complete lives that balance our work and personal time.

About the role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced remote Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and cloud to join our team. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that drive our business. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Reporting to: VP of Engineering

Who You Are: The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship building skills; and is excited to join a fast-growing benefits brokerage and work with senior team members to help deliver exceptional engineering service and experience to Bennie’s customers.

Responsibilities include:

• Full Stack Development: Hands on contribution to code bases. Develop, maintain, and test robust and scalable backend microservice applications and front-end micro UI while ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Architectural Design: Contribute to the architectural decisions of our software solutions, considering scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical insights. Peer review code of other developers on the agile team.
• Mentorship: Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering their growth and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.