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We are seeking a Business Application Developer to design, build, and modernize enterprise business applications aligned to cloud-first architecture principles.
This role focuses on:
Developing scalable, cloud-native applications
Enabling business process automation and integration
Delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance solutions
The ideal candidate combines full-stack engineering expertise with enterprise integration and business process understanding, supporting Core Specialty’s digital transformation initiatives.
Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:
Design and build enterprise applications using .NET Core, C#, REST APIs
Develop modern UI experiences using React, Angular, or Next.js
Translate business requirements into scalable application designs
Integrate applications with core platforms (e.g., Duck Creek, internal APIs)
Deliver solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Container Apps)
Implement serverless and microservices-based architectures
Design for high availability, scalability, and resiliency
Align with enterprise cloud governance and architecture standards
Develop and manage integrations using: API-first design and Event-driven patterns
Work with data platforms: Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Cosmos DB
Ensure data consistency, performance optimization, and security
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps)
Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep)
Enable containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes optional)
Integrate security scanning, approvals, and environment controls
Integrate Azure Key Vault, identity controls, and secrets management
Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards and regulatory compliance (insurance/financial services)
Implement secure coding practices and vulnerability remediation
Implement monitoring using: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Datadog
Support incident response, debugging, and root cause analysis
Contribute to SRE practices (SLAs, SLOs, error budgets)
Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
Collaborate with Architects, Platform engineers, and Security teams
Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design decisions
Develop Architecture diagrams, Deployment runbooks, and Integration documentation
Contribute to enterprise knowledge base (Confluence)
Technical Knowledge and Understanding:
Azure Container Apps, Functions
API Management (APIM)
Key Vault
Azure Monitor / Log Analytics
Backend: .NET Core, ASP.NET APIs
Frontend: React, Angular, Next.js
Languages: C#, TypeScript, JavaScript
Azure SQL
Cosmos DB
PostgreSQL / MySQL
GitHub
CI/CD pipelines
Docker / Container experience
Terraform
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of experience in application development and enterprise systems
Experience in cloud-native application delivery (Azure preferred)
Strong understanding of API design, integrations, and distributed systems
Experience in regulated environments (insurance/financial services preferred)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in application development and enterprise systems
- Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available
- .NET Core and C# development experience
- Design and build REST APIs and API-first integrations (APIM)
- Frontend development with React, Angular, or Next.js
- Microsoft Azure experience (App Services, Functions, Container Apps)
- Experience with cloud-native architectures: microservices, serverless, event-driven patterns
- Experience with data platforms: Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Cosmos DB; familiarity with PostgreSQL/MySQL
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps)
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform or Bicep)
- Docker / container experience
- Azure Key Vault, identity controls, and secrets management
- Implement monitoring and observability (Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Datadog)
- Secure coding practices, vulnerability remediation, and regulatory compliance experience
- Experience integrating with enterprise platforms (e.g., Duck Creek) and internal APIs
- Kubernetes experience
- Experience in regulated environments (insurance/financial services)
What We Do
Core Specialty, through its subsidiary insurers, offers a diversified range of property, casualty, and marine insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. We have the capital to take on risk, the underwriting talent in place, decisive leadership team, infrastructure, and a proven track record of making things happen – fast! When you’re ready to solve your toughest insurance needs, we’re ready to get it done for you. We free customers up to focus on their business by taking the load of complicated specialty insurance off their hands. We break down the walls of bureaucracy to provide optimal underwriting solutions for brokers. We’re ready, equipped, and motivated to get the job done, efficiently and professionally, by empowering experts with what they need to move quickly on behalf of customers and their brokers. Our specialty focus is the essential part of our identity. It is at our core






