Software Engineer

You belong at CIRMA.

Is your ordinary extraordinary? Then you belong at CIRMA. CIRMA is Connecticut’s leading provider of risk management and insurance solutions for municipalities, school districts, and local public entities. For more than 45 years, we have empowered our members through financial stability, innovative products, and industry-leading claims and risk management services. We are seeking a Software Engineer who lives and breathes implementing solutions, designing architecture, and developing new functionality for integrations to enhance our technology solutions further.

Diversity in thought and opportunity. Collaborative culture. Camaraderie and shared responsibility. That’s CIRMA. Our delivery of innovative, industry-leading insurance products and services has made CIRMA Connecticut’s number one choice for municipal insurance coverage. For more than 40 years, CIRMA has provided an unmatched choice to the commercial insurance market by focusing on our members’ satisfaction and loss reduction through deep experience in claim and risk management. Our employees’ commitment to excellence drives CIRMA’s success. We, in turn, are committed to theirs.

CIRMA’s mission is to empower our municipalities to manage risk better in an ever-changing environment. We deliver on our promise by empowering our employees to thrive in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where integrity and excellence are valued, providing the freedom to contribute to the Connecticut communities we serve. We remain dedicated to cultivating and promoting an inclusive and diverse environment where all employees feel fully engaged and included in our business and purpose: building safer, stronger communities where we all live, learn, and work.

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• Design, develop, and implement solutions that enhance core business systems and integrations
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable, effective solutions
• Contribute to system architecture, design decisions, and overall solution delivery
• Support ongoing system operations, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, and continuous improvement
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and compliance standards
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Engage in Agile team activities such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to drive timely and effective delivery of solutions

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING SKILLS TO THE TABLE:  

• Experience working with Guidewire ClaimCenter (or similar enterprise claims management platforms), preferably within the Property & Casualty insurance domain
• Strong understanding of application configuration, customization, and integration within enterprise systems
• Experience designing and developing system integrations using APIs, messaging, or batching processing frameworks
• Familiarity with database technologies and data management concepts (e.g., SQL)
• Experience working with web services and integration technologies (REST/SOAP or equivalent)
• Understanding of software development best practices, including code quality, version control, and build/deployment processes
• Experience supporting production systems, including troubleshooting, defect triage, and issue resolution
• Exposure to cloud platforms, DevOps tools, or CI/CD pipelines is a plus
• Relevant certifications or experience with Guidewire or similar platforms are a plus

YOU’LL ALSO NEED THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES:  

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business teams and vendor partnerships
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and sense of ownership
• Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Agile or similar iterative development methodologies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries is a plus
• Experience with enterprise platforms (such as Guidewire or similar systems) is preferred but not required

Diverse and inclusive culture

CIRMA is dedicated to creating a welcoming, collaborative workplace where employees enjoy opportunity, camaraderie, and shared responsibility.

Competitive health insurance

Our paid health, dental, life, vision, and long-term disability insurance plans are some of the most competitive plans available in the market.

Flexible schedules

Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with remote and hybrid work opportunities, as well as the ability to adjust your schedule to accommodate your personal obligations.

Generous 401 pension plan

CIRMA provides funds toward each employee’s retirement, even without matching contributions.

Paid vacation / holiday time

CIRMA has a generous paid time off policy, including holidays and vacation time.

Tuition reimbursement / resources

CIRMA covers the costs of staff development and training programs that help employees build their skills. CIRMA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.