Senior Software Developer

Location: Remote (Dallas, Texas, US)

Department: Engineering

Summary 

NCD is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of our core service infrastructure and applications as we expand our products and scale our technology. This pivotal role drives architectural decisions, ensures technical excellence, and helps shape the roadmap for future growth. The Senior Developer will collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions while mentoring developers and advancing NCD’s technical capabilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage large-scale development projects from conception to deployment, ensuring high-quality delivery and integration. 

• Mentor and support junior developers to foster technical skill growth and collaboration. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Operations to design and deliver scalable software solutions. 

• Architect, develop, and maintain systems that process large volumes of transactions and member data with reliability and performance. 

• Enhance and maintain integrations with core systems such as our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and enrollment platforms. 

• Design, document, and implement APIs and frameworks that support business scalability and modernization. 

• Uphold best practices for code quality, CI/CD, and cloud deployment in AWS environments. 

• Champion a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement across the engineering team. 

• Contribute strategically to product and technical planning — connecting engineering excellence to business outcomes. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• 7+ years of professional software development experience. 

• Proven leadership in full-stack or backend software development roles. 

• Proficiency in JavaScript and at least one modern front-end framework (React.js, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte). 

• Advanced experience with SaaS systems and distributed architectures. 

• Deep understanding of APIs, databases (SQL), and data management best practices. 

• Expertise with AWS, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines. 

• Proven experience integrating and managing CRM systems or equivalent enterprise software. 

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead complex system integrations. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills — capable of engaging both technical and business stakeholders. 

• AI readiness: Curious and comfortable exploring AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to improve productivity and code quality. 

• Strategic thinker with a product-oriented mindset and a passion for improving member and agent experiences. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in healthcare, insurance, or financial services environments. 

• Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures, and containerization (Docker, ECS, etc.). 

• Experience contributing to or leading open-source or internal framework initiatives. 

NCD Benefits 

• Company-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance 

• 401(k) with employer match 

• Professional development and career growth opportunities 

• Work-from-home allowance and remote support 

• A positive, team-oriented work environment 

• 100% Remote 

About the Company

Life is too short to work with jerks. 

Join our team at NCD, a top-tier insurance provider, consisting of a unique and eclectic group of winners, nerds, and gamers who balance a fun, kind, and thoughtful approach to life with an unwavering commitment to unparalleled member satisfaction. Our ecosystem is rooted in our five core values: Relentless Positivity, Growth Obsessed, Get it Done, Helpful Spirit, and Solution Driven.  

We are not just coworkers, but a community, working tirelessly towards 'Spreading the Smile' to our members, agents, and each other. NCD is at the forefront of dental and vision insurance, in partnership with our carrier partners MetLife, VSP, and Zurich. Our continuous growth is a testament to our commitment to delivering outstanding agent and customer satisfaction. 

If you are ready to win each day, are eager to grow, and aspire to contribute to an organization that is setting the pace in the industry, then we are looking for you. Together, let’s drive change and take NCD to new heights. Join us and become a vital part of our success story as we continue to transform lives and 'Spread the Smile.