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The Role
Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure microservices-based applications across the full SDLC. Contribute to architecture, write production-quality code, ensure test automation and observability, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver and operate enterprise platforms.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Software Engineer (Microservices) is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining highly scalable, secure, and performant microservices-based applications supporting enterprise platforms. The role operates across the full SDLC and collaborates with cross-functional teams including Product, Architecture, DevOps, QA, Application teams, performance test team and Platform.
Responsibilities- Performs as a key contributor to an engineering team that builds and supports exceptional products that provide innovative solutions to challenging business use cases, existing system and operational problems
- Participates in architectural design, system analysis, and programming activities on application software; this may often require independent research and study
- Develops high-quality and production-ready software by using best-practice data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and frameworks that are maintainable, scalable, responsive, and secure
- Writes highest quality code with utmost attention to scalability, security and performance and with an end-to-end mindset from conception to delivery and production support, owning specifications, quality, release deployments and monitoring of production health
- Produces complete, simple, and readable technical documentation for everything developed and maintains a team culture of documenting everything
- Tests and ensures quality of all code that is developed in line with principles of test-driven development and continuous delivery, utilizing test automation frameworks wherever possible
- Participates in code-reviews, provides technical guidance and mentors software engineers
- Collaborates closely with Engineering leadership, Product Managers, Designers, Test Automation and other teams and business units to define, prioritize, sequence and scope business and functional requirements and drive results
- Instruments infrastructure and application performance monitoring, capacity management, alerting, tools instrumentation and metrics (KPI) management
- Performs impact assessment of product (hardware, software) upgrades
- 4+ years of experience w/Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technical field
- MS is a plus
- Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of education or degree
- Experience designing and developing highly scalable and secure applications and products
- Experience developing and deploying applications on Azure or similar cloud platform
- Ability to understand business plans and apply that information into the development of an IT business case
- Anticipates problems, resistance or likely objections and takes action to resolve them
- Ability to guide, train and mentor associate engineers
- Highly skilled in developing quantitative cost/benefit analysis to measure improvements
- Core Engineering: Microservices architecture, Java/Spring Boot, REST APIs, scalable batch and real-time systems
- Cloud & DevOps: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, Helm, ArgoCD, and cloud-native design
- Claims Domain Expertise: Claims adjudication, coordination of benefits (COB) logic, EDI integrations, and high-volume transaction processing
- Architecture Leadership: System design, modernization from legacy to microservices, API governance, and cross-team alignment
- Reliability & Observability: Monitoring, logging, incident management, resiliency engineering, and performance optimization
- Test Automation: API testing, test-driven development (TDD), and automated regression frameworks for microservices
- Data & Workflow Automation: Batch processing, workflow orchestration, and business intelligence integration
- AI & Intelligent Automation: AI-assisted development, AIOps, anomaly detection, machine learning integration via APIs, and developer productivity tools
- Security & Compliance: Secure API design, vulnerability management, and business continuity planning
- Communication & Collaboration: Strong collaboration with product managers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional technology teams; ability to translate technical solutions into business outcomes; effective participation in design discussions, sprint ceremonies, and enterprise initiatives
- Leadership: Mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, driving innovation, and leading modernization initiatives
- Proficient in organizational processes as well as capable of assessing and initiating change of such processes
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and application of competency and can consult as well as lead others in its application
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies
- Ability to develop and maintain key vendor relationships with a focus on technology currency and best practices
- Life-long learner, process improver
- Ability to understand an existing business process and collaboratively develop a more efficient and automated workflow
Base Pay Information
The national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity.
Pay Grade 22. $92,500 - $200,400
- Competitive base and incentive pay
- 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
- 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
- Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
- Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations
This position requires that the applicant undergo a background check. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state or local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or New York Corrections Law Article 23-A.
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At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building fair programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all.
We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment focused on teamwork and camaraderie.
Discover the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and experience our values and culture in action by connecting with us on social media. Follow Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn. If you've got an appetite for innovation and want to be a part of a team that’s transforming the future of health care, join us!
Since 1955, we have offered comprehensive, high-quality oral health care benefits to millions of enrollees and built the strongest network of dental providers in the country. The Delta Dental of California network includes affiliates Delta Dental Insurance Company; Delta Dental of Pennsylvania; Delta Dental of New York, Inc.; Delta Dental of the District of Columbia; Delta Dental of Delaware, Inc.; and Delta Dental of West Virginia, providing dental benefits to more than 31 million people across 15 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The company and its affiliates are part of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), a not-for-profit national association based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Through our national network of Delta Dental companies, we offer dental coverage in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. We offer vision coverage through DeltaVision in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Collectively, we deliver benefits to more Americans than any other dental insurance company.
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 at Delta Dental are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, actual or perceived physical or mental disability, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category. Delta Dental is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, we have adopted and maintain an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy, and Respectful Workplace policies and will not tolerate violations of these policies.
Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) or other US Territories at this time.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.
*Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New York
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Skills Required
- 4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical field
- Master's degree (MS)
- Experience designing and developing highly scalable and secure applications and products
- Experience developing and deploying applications on Azure or similar cloud platform
- Core engineering: Microservices architecture
- Core engineering: Java and Spring Boot
- Core engineering: REST APIs
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) / Kubernetes
- Docker
- CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
- Helm and ArgoCD
- Claims domain expertise: claims adjudication, coordination of benefits (COB), EDI integrations, high-volume transaction processing
- Reliability & observability: monitoring, logging, incident management, resiliency engineering
- Test automation and Test-Driven Development (TDD); API testing and automated regression frameworks
- Batch processing, workflow orchestration, and business intelligence integration
- AI & intelligent automation experience: AIOps, anomaly detection, ML integration via APIs
- Secure API design, vulnerability management, and business continuity planning
- Ability to guide, train and mentor associate engineers and provide technical leadership
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies and ability to collaborate with product and cross-functional teams
- Ability to develop quantitative cost/benefit analyses and translate business plans into IT solutions
Delta Dental Insurance Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delta Dental Insurance Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Delta Dental Insurance Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, including a sizable automatic 401(k) contribution plus additional matching. This boosts overall total-rewards value even when base pay is viewed as only mid-market in some areas.
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Affordable Benefits — Core coverage is framed as unusually low-cost to employees, including fully employer-paid dental and vision and low employee contribution medical options. This creates meaningful take-home value beyond cash compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as generous, including broad PTO/holidays and additional paid leave features such as parental leave. These policies increase perceived rewards and help balance workload demands.
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What We Do
At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. For over 68 years, we’ve served our communities by increasing access to affordable, quality care – but that commitment to care extends beyond the people we serve, to the dedicated employees who make those smiles genuine. We've come this far by building programs that offer opportunities for advancement, create meaningful connections, and improve the lives of our employees and their families. Because we know that when we take exceptional care of each other, we can make a positive impact for all. We champion an inspirational workplace through our commitment to trust, service, excellence and innovation. Joining us means working for a company that offers stability and balance, opportunities for leadership at all levels, and a work environment. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental Insurance Company are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country. Together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation’s largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering over 31 million enrollees. Headquartered in San Francisco, we are members of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 80 million people. Delta Dental provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
