Full-Time

Sr. Software Engineer

Posted on 11/3/2025

CNA Insurance

CNA Insurance

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial property and casualty insurer

Compensation Overview

$148.9k - $161.5k/yr

+ Overtime + Bonus + Commission + Equity Grants

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work arrangement; up to 80% telecommuting permitted.

Category
Software Engineering (3)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related and 5 (five) years of experience as a Software developer, software engineer, technical lead, programmer, analyst or related; OR, in the alternative, 7 (seven) years of experience as a Software developer, software engineer, technical lead, programmer, analyst or related.
  • Must have some work experience with each of the following: 1.) Build new features, and perform customizations, integrations and configurations on Guidewire products like Claim Center, Policy Center, Integration, and Jutro by using Gosu programming language; 2.) Develop and maintain reusable components and plugins in Guidewire, Spring and Spring boot applications; 3.) Utilize frontend frameworks like React.JS and Guidewire Jutro Development Platform; and 4.) Perform Guidewire integrations with cloud services AWS (S3 and EC2) or GCP (pub/sub and buckets) for infrastructure management. Up to 80% telecommuting is allowed.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate complex client area requirements and processes, and design or prepare application system specifications.
  • Develop, test and implement efficient and cost effective application solutions, including issue resolution and on-going system maintenance.
  • Lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources.
  • Work as a technical consultant to programming staff and business units to mentor staff in all phases of program development, testing and implementation.
  • Participate in instructing, directing, and checking the design or application work of others.
  • Coordinate activities within the client area and other IT areas (e.g., infrastructure, testing, and solutions).
  • Research and evaluate new, alternative solutions and architectures, and recommend the most efficient and cost effective solution for systems design, including estimating costs as necessary.
  • Act as a liaison between business, vendor teams, product owners and applications areas, ensuring adherence to requirements and user acceptance criteria.
  • Build new features, and perform customizations, integrations and configurations on Guidewire products like Claim Center, Policy Center, Integration, and Jutro by using Gosu programming language.
  • Develop and maintain reusable components and plugins in Guidewire, Spring and Spring boot applications.
  • Utilize frontend frameworks like React.JS and Guidewire Jutro Development Platform.
  • Perform Guidewire integrations with cloud services AWS (S3 and EC2) or GCP (pub/sub and buckets) for infrastructure management.

CNA delivers commercial property and casualty insurance for businesses and professionals in the United States, Canada, and Europe, offering a broad range of standard and specialized products and services. Its products work by risk assessment and underwriting to issue policies that cover property damage, liability, and other risks, with a claims process to compensate losses when incidents occur. Compared with competitors, CNA stands out through its long history of experience, broad product lineup, and international reach, including services tailored for professionals. Its goal is to help businesses manage risk reliably by providing effective coverage and responsive claims support across its covered regions.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1897

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Loews 90% ownership enables risk management synergies.
  • Broad casualty solutions span U.S., Canada, Europe.
  • Specialized underwriting tools enhance property insurance delivery.

What critics are saying

  • Loews oil-gas volatility erodes CNA stability in 12-18 months.
  • Chubb-Travelers scale undercuts CNA premiums in 6-12 months.
  • Catastrophe losses overwhelm P&C reliance in 12-24 months.

What makes CNA Insurance unique

  • CNA ranks seventh largest U.S. commercial property-casualty insurer.
  • CNA operates 409 locations for nationwide market coverage.
  • CNA's core subsidiaries include Continental Casualty founded 1897.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

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