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MGT Insurance Company

Principal Engineer, Web Applications

MGT Insurance Company, San Francisco

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About MGT Insurance

MGT is the first AI-driven, neo-insurer focused on evolving commercial P&C insurance for the brokers and small business owners.By combining the expertise of industry veterans with state-of-the-art technology, we are ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance and working to move the industry forward through the use of modern technology, better processes, and a rock-star team. We seek visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, and excel in autonomous roles.

About Us

MGT Insurance is modernizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge web technologies and user-centric design. We are seeking aPrincipal Software Engineer with deep expertise inNode.js, Next.js , and modern front-end frameworks to lead our software development efforts and shape our user experience (UX) strategy.

Position Overview

As aPrincipal Software Engineer & UX Lead , you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing scalable web applications while ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role requires a combination of hands-on coding, technical leadership, and UX strategy development to build high-performing, intuitive platforms for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Lead the development and architecture of web applications usingNode.js, Next.js, and TypeScript to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
  • UX Strategy & Design: Define and oversee UX best practices, ensuring an intuitive and engaging experience across all digital platforms.
  • Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain APIs, microservices, and front-end components with modern frameworks.
  • Performance Optimization: Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and accessibility for all applications.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals.
  • Code Quality & Mentorship: Set coding standards, review pull requests, and mentor junior engineers.
  • Technology Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends and introduce emerging technologies to improve our development processes.

Qualifications

  • Strong UI/UX background, with a deep understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and user-centered design principles.
  • Experience with modern front-end frameworks like React, Tailwind CSS, and component-based architectures.
  • API Development & Integration: Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations.
  • Performance & Security: Experience optimizing applications for speed, scalability, and security best practices.
  • Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, Vercel, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Leadership role in shaping the future of a modern digital insurance platform.
  • A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
  • Career development opportunities in both engineering and UX leadership.

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