Senior Software Engineer, Digital Workplace

The Position

We're seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Productivity Apps team within the Enterprise Technology organization. You’ll play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining custom productivity solutions and business-facing applications that enhance user experience and streamline operations. This role requires strong technical skills, a passion for solving business challenges through software, and a focus on delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing (Job Duties)

• Custom App Development: Design, develop, and maintain custom productivity applications and business-facing tools using modern software engineering practices.
• Backend Development: Build robust backend services and APIs using Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI) to power productivity solutions and integrations.
• Integration Development: Develop seamless integrations between third-party productivity tools (e.g., Jira Service Management, M365 Apps & Services, Slack, Zoom) and custom applications.
• Data Management: Work with PostgreSQL and Snowflake to design and optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for productivity applications.
• Application Lifecycle Management: Improve the development lifecycle for productivity apps, ensuring faster deployment, better alignment with business needs, and enhanced user experience.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor team members, share knowledge, and drive best practices for software development and productivity solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex technical challenges, ensuring solutions meet business requirements.
• User-Centric Focus: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver productivity solutions that align with organizational goals.

What We Look for In You (Job Requirements)

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend development and custom application development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with third-party productivity tools such as Jira Service Management, M365 Apps & Services, Slack, or Zoom.
• Solid understanding of API development and integration patterns.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Knowledge of application lifecycle management and software development best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles
• Demonstrated engineering capability and aptitude in how you approach your work
• Willingness to learn new things, take on a challenge and not be afraid of making mistakes
• Have effective communication skills that suite a Hybrid environment (active listening, asking questions, open to collaboration, managing up, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering or related roles.
• Experience with .NET development (C#, .NET Core).
• Familiarity with Kafka for event streaming and real-time data processing.
• Knowledge of security best practices for application development.
• Experience mentoring or coaching team members or functioning as a technical lead.

About our Company:

QuoteWizard, a LendingTree company, provides end-to-end solutions for insurance shoppers and agents alike. That is why over 40 million people (about twice the population of New York) have used QuoteWizard to lower their rates. When you think of insurance, think of QuoteWizard.

What you should know about LendingTree, our parent company:

• We are a publicly traded company (TREE)
• We have welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to au