Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend/ Python)

Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Digital connectivity is the lifeblood of innovation. At Ivans, a division of Applied, we are at the heart of what is driving innovation across the entire insurance ecosystem. This is just one of the things that makes Ivans such a cool place to work. Making a difference – for the industry and within our team – is what pushes us to do better each day. Our culture is about more than developing the best technology. It’s about being innovative, investing in our team, creating a customer-centric environment, and setting the industry up for the future. Position Overview We’re searching for a Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Python) to join our dynamic team in the remote work environment. The team plays a key role in the design, development, and enhancement of web applications and automated processes for the insurance industry. In this position, youll primarily focus on building robust back-end solutions using Python, while also contributing to the front-end with React and TypeScript. You will collaborate closely with all members of our Engineering team to support cloud architecture and ensure the seamless operation of our cutting-edge web applications. To keep us headed in the right direction, we’re looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team’s diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun. What You’ll Do • Work with the team to design and implement software utilizing object-oriented principles, design patterns, and testing practices • Design user-based interactions through effective front-end architecture • Design and implement RESTful services and APIs on Google Cloud • Review code written by peers, focusing on readability and efficiency • Participate in weekly stand-ups in an Agile environment with both local and remote employees • Integrate with 3rd party APIs (both REST and SOAP) • Ensure the entire stack is designed and built for security, speed, and scalability We’re Excited to Learn More About You Your experience may include: • 5 years of experience building web applications and web services using Python • Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools • Familiarity with Fast API, Django • Highly experienced with back-end programming languages (Python) • Proficiency with microservice architecture, event-driven programming, async design • Git and continuous integration best practices • Understanding and implementation of security and data protection • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and a head for problem-solving • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies You may have other skills or credentials, including: • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, Kanban a plus • Understanding and implementation of security and data protection • Strong understanding of Azure or AWS or GCP We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply! When You Join Team Ivans, You Can Expect: A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day. We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them. You’ll get to work with amazing people on cool innovation that brings the industry forward. A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Holiday and Vacation Time • Health & Wellness Days • A Bonus Day for Your Birthday Your Security Matters: Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Ivans, a division of Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. EEO Statement Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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