Principal Software Developer

Principal Software Developer

About APEXA

APEXA began with a bold vision: to digitally connect the Life Insurance industry by simplifying and standardizing contracting and compliance for Advisors, MGAs, and Carriers. We've achieved that vision through unparalleled collaboration — bringing together expert MGAs, Carriers, compliance professionals, service providers, Advisors, and a top-tier development team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
This role is completely remote.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Principal Software Developer with a strong background in full-stack development, technical leadership, and solution architecture. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about clean code, test‑driven development, and delivering high‑quality, scalable software. You’ll thrive in our team if you’re a great communicator, a collaborative problem‑solver, and someone who learns quickly and takes ownership of their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software components aligned with MIB’s architecture and standards

• Drive performance tuning and ensure security best practices are followed

• Translate business requirements into reliable, scalable software solutions

• Contribute to project planning with accurate effort and time estimates

• Participate in code reviews and mentor other developers

• Continuously improve processes, productivity, and quality across the development lifecycle

• Provide ongoing support for internal and external users

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the organization

• Participate in ongoing skill development aligned with company objectives

• Comply with security, compliance, and disaster recovery standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing web applications

• 10+ years of experience with C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

• 10+ years of experience with MS SQL Server, T‑SQL, and database optimization

• 7+ years of experience with modern front‑end frameworks (Ember, React, Angular, or Vue)

• 7+ years of experience with programming constructs such as multithreading, dependency injection, and performance optimization

• Strong grasp of software fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns

• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD

• Proven track record of building secure, scalable, and maintainable applications

Preferred Experience

• Hands‑on experience with Ember.js (preferably v2.9.0)

• SignalR integration

• API development using REST, SOAP, WCF

• Cloud experience with AWS or Azure DevOps

• Experience in the Insurance Industry

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Employer‑matched RRSP contributions

• A mission-driven culture aligned with MIB’s Core Values:
  Think Like aClient
  Act Like anOwner
  Make aDifference