Principal Software Developer

Principal Software DeveloperAbout 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 aClientAct Like anOwnerMake aDifference
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