Full-Time
Sr Software Engineer I
Posted on 11/4/2024
Zinnia
501-1,000 employees
Insurance technology for life products
Senior
Miami, FL, USA
Hybrid position based in Miami, FL.
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- Experience developing and deploying in a cloud-native environment.
- Experience with JavaScript framework like React, Next.js, NestJS etc.
- Experience working with API gateways (Apigee, Kong).
- Working knowledge of common DevOps tasks (Environment provisioning, CI/CD Pipelines, and application monitoring). Bonus, if you have working knowledge of working in a fully containerized environment.
- Excellent work ethic. Ability to work and travel independently. Effective strategic thinking skills.
- Expert level communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Expert level troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong understanding of software development principles and design patterns.
- Proven experience designing and maintaining versioned APIs.
- Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, etc.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in API development.
- Design, document, and implement API standards and best practices for Zinnia enterprise APIs.
- Collaborate with the API management team to implement API gateway capabilities such as traceability, monitoring, security, and analytics.
- Understand the existing software development and deployment lifecycle for the API management team and help implement the improvements to better the existing process.
- Catalog existing APIs.
- Create and maintain developer portal for the enterprise APIs.
- Implement and automate the unit, functional, integration and contract testing for all internal and external APIs.
- Write high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and performant code.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
- Make technical decisions and provide technical guidance to the development team.
- Integrate the enterprise IAM solution for all internal and external APIs.
Zinnia focuses on improving the life and annuity insurance market by providing a platform that simplifies the creation, management, and servicing of insurance products. Their platform uses technology and data analytics to help insurance companies launch products faster and manage them more effectively. This results in a better buying experience for consumers and increased operational efficiency for insurers and financial advisors. Zinnia's platform is user-friendly, allowing consumers to easily understand and purchase life and annuity products. The company aims to enhance the relationship between customers and insurers, ensuring better protection and improved wellbeing for consumers. Unlike its competitors, Zinnia emphasizes real-time data sharing and actionable insights, which help all parties make informed decisions.
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.7M
Headquarters
Topeka, Kansas
Founded
2005
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↓ -2%2 year growth
↓ -2%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Zinnia secured $300 million funding from Vista Credit Partners, boosting financial stability.
- The acquisition of Ebix's assets enhances Zinnia's product capabilities and market position.
- Growing demand for personalized insurance products aligns with Zinnia's tailored solutions.
What critics are saying
- Integration challenges with Ebix's assets could disrupt operations if not managed well.
- Rapid workforce expansion may strain HR systems and affect company culture.
What makes Zinnia unique
- Zinnia offers a comprehensive platform for life and annuity insurance products.
- The company leverages advanced technology for efficient product management and customer experience.
- Zinnia's acquisition of Ebix's assets expands its offerings and market reach.
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