Job Details

Job Description

Software Engineer – Delta Dental will help build the Next Gen Applications & Products Suite. The role includes designing, building, configuring, delivering and maintaining highly scalable applications using industry best practices. The incumbent will work collaboratively with product managers, UX designers, architects, principal engineers, test automation, and DevOps teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key contributor to the engineering team, creating innovative solutions to complex business use cases.
• Participate in architectural design, system analysis and programming activities, often performing independent research.
• Develop production‑ready software with maintainable, scalable, responsive and secure code. Employ best‑practice data structures, algorithms, design patterns and frameworks.
• Own end‑to‑end software delivery, from conception to deployment and production support. Own specifications, quality, release deployments and monitoring of production health.
• Create comprehensive, readable technical documentation. Encourage a culture of thorough documentation.
• Ensure code quality through test‑driven development, continuous delivery and test automation frameworks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience designing and developing secure web applications and products.
• Experience with React, Node.js, and Java.
• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) & Adobe Target experience is desirable but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or another cloud platform.
• Rapid learning of new technologies and adaptation to evolving business needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non‑technical.
• Strong documentation skills for testing, installation, operations and maintenance.
• Data‑driven presentation abilities.
• Analytical and creative problem‑solving for design, development and testing.
• Awareness of technology trends, design patterns and agile methodologies.
• Capability to remediate end‑of‑life / end‑of‑support hardware or software.
• Adherence to organizational processes, including Scrum.
• Life‑long learner and process improver.
• Must pass a background check.

Base Pay Information

Pay Grade 21: $80,500 – $174,300. Actual pay varies based on Delta Dental's assessment of KSAs, experience, education, certifications and internal equity.

Additional Information

Benefits include competitive base and incentive pay, 401(k) matching, rich medical & pharmacy benefits, 100% employer‑paid dental & vision, extensive paid time off, tuition reimbursement, family support, volunteer opportunities and an employee discount program.

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and relevant local ordinances.

Important Work Authorization Information

Delta Dental will not sponsor work visas for this position. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected.

About The Team

Delta Dental has served communities for over 68 years by increasing access to affordable quality care. The team values trust, service, excellence and innovation, offering stability, leadership opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Legal Statements

Delta Dental Ins. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, domestic partner status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status or any legally protected category. Delta Dental maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment‑Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policy.