Role Description

Fullstack Developers with AWS

Lead II - Software Engineering

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are

UST is searching for Fullstack Developers with AWS. Join our dynamic team developing cutting-edge internal actuarial solutions on a cloud platform.

The Opportunity

• Create API-based web applications from concept to production, emphasizing cloud-first architecture
• Tackle complex technical challenges, providing innovative solutions in ambiguous situations
• Work closely with product stakeholders and development team, effectively communicating technical concepts
• Design, develop, test, and deploy API-based systems using industry-leading practices
• Ensure high-quality, well-tested code and seek continuous improvements
• Mentor team members and make critical technical decisions

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What We Need

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud deployment methodologies
• Experience with API development and cloud-based architectures
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without direct supervision

Job Requirements:

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency in multiple tools of the full stack covering frontend frameworks, databases, and deployments
• Experience with a variety of general programming languages
• Experience with Test-Driven Development
• Experience with a variety of database technologies
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Advanced ability to solve complex problems, drawing upon creativity, experience, and multiple sources of information
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in straightforward manner

Technical Requirements:

Must-Have

• Node.js
• AWS (Amazon Web Services, Step Functions, AWS Batch, Lambdas, ECS, API Gateway)
• Terraform, Jenkins/Github Actions
• SQL Relational/NoSQL database
• Docker/Linux Containers and Container orchestration (e.g. ECS/Fargate)
• React or Data Engineering

Nice to have

• DBT/Qlik Replication
• Snowflake
• C dotNet (Core and Framework)
• Angular
• Groovy
• Python
• Shell Scripting

Soft skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Courage and candor to challenge status quo
• Open to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Brings and cultivates Innovative ideas across the team

Preferred:

• Insurance and/or reinsurance industry knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Professional Certifications

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Remote-Canada

Compensation Range: $104,000-$130,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year). They and their dependents residing in Canada are eligible for Supplemental Healthcare coverage, as well as Company-paid Employee Only basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Part-time regular and temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All Canadian employees who work in a province, territory or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Int