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Want to be a bswifter?
At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.
We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!
You will join the team as a Software Developer, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that power web and mobile applications. The role requires proficiency in backend engineering, cloud services (preferably AWS), databases, and developing secure, high-performance systems.
You’ll work closely with software developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and performant services that enable seamless user experiences
1. Solution Design & Development
- Design, develop, and maintain innovative, customer-centric, high-performance, secure, and robust applications.
- Build and integrate scalable backend services with responsive frontend interfaces.
- Work with architects and other software engineers to develop scalable solutions
2. System Decomposition & Iterative Delivery
- Break down large, complex systems into smaller, manageable implementation slices.
- Use prototypes and iterative delivery to de-risk unknowns and validate assumptions.
3. Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
- Take ownership of features and systems from prototype to production deployment and operations.
- Ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance throughout the lifecycle.
4. Observability & Reliability
- Implement scalable logging, monitoring, and tracing across full-stack systems to enhance observability and system reliability
- Ensure system health, detect anomalies, and maintain operational visibility.
5. Deployment & Release Management
- Integrate changes into CI/CD pipelines across frontend and backend using IAAC.
- Ensure smooth, automated, and reliable build and deployment processes.
6. Code Quality, Testing & Performance
- Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code across the stack.
- Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Optimize performance of backend systems and frontend interfaces.
7. Cloud & Security
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-native applications using AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, and Lambda.
- Follow secure coding practices aligned with OWASP guidelines.
- Remediate security issues and ensure safe handling of sensitive data.
- Support security reviews and compliance audits.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong design and coding skills, with experience in code reviews and SDLC processes.
- Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Experience with AWS services such as DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, Lambda, and API Gateway.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Must have proficiency in C# /Java, NodeJS, TypeScript, with knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and best practices;
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, RESTful APIs, and web application development.
- Focus on delivering high-quality, extensible, reusable, performant, reliable, and secure software solutions.
- Familiarity with development tools like Jira, GitHub, and SonarQube.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience with prompt engineering and generative AI is a plus.
Want to be a bswifter?
At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.
We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!
You will join the team as a Software Developer, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs that power web and mobile applications. The role requires proficiency in backend engineering, cloud services (preferably AWS), databases, and developing secure, high-performance systems.
You’ll work closely with software developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and performant services that enable seamless user experiences
1. Solution Design & Development
- Design, develop, and maintain innovative, customer-centric, high-performance, secure, and robust applications.
- Build and integrate scalable backend services with responsive frontend interfaces.
- Work with architects and other software engineers to develop scalable solutions
2. System Decomposition & Iterative Delivery
- Break down large, complex systems into smaller, manageable implementation slices.
- Use prototypes and iterative delivery to de-risk unknowns and validate assumptions.
3. Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
- Take ownership of features and systems from prototype to production deployment and operations.
- Ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance throughout the lifecycle.
4. Observability & Reliability
- Implement scalable logging, monitoring, and tracing across full-stack systems to enhance observability and system reliability
- Ensure system health, detect anomalies, and maintain operational visibility.
5. Deployment & Release Management
- Integrate changes into CI/CD pipelines across frontend and backend using IAAC.
- Ensure smooth, automated, and reliable build and deployment processes.
6. Code Quality, Testing & Performance
- Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code across the stack.
- Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Optimize performance of backend systems and frontend interfaces.
7. Cloud & Security
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-native applications using AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, and Lambda.
- Follow secure coding practices aligned with OWASP guidelines.
- Remediate security issues and ensure safe handling of sensitive data.
- Support security reviews and compliance audits.
Knowledge, Education, and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong design and coding skills, with experience in code reviews and SDLC processes.
- Solid problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Experience with AWS services such as DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, Lambda, and API Gateway.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Must have proficiency in C# /Java, NodeJS, TypeScript, with knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and best practices;
- Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, RESTful APIs, and web application development.
- Focus on delivering high-quality, extensible, reusable, performant, reliable, and secure software solutions.
- Familiarity with development tools like Jira, GitHub, and SonarQube.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Experience with prompt engineering and generative AI is a plus.
Why Join bswift?
At bswift, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact, innovate, and grow. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative and dynamic environment that values creativity, initiative, and a passion for client success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team member’s unique contributions.
Benefits of Working at bswift:
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Accidental and Term Life Insurance coverage to support your wellness and that of your family.
Competitive Compensation: A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
Hybrid work-model: With flexible working hours
Retirement Savings Plans: Options like Provident Fund and Gratuity to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer contribution
Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
Supportive Culture: A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
Make an Impact: At bswift, your work directly contributes to transforming how organizations approach benefits administration and client engagement. Join us to be part of an organization that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients and their employees.
At bswift, our mission is clear: Become the preeminent benefits administrator through exceptional people, innovative technology, and delighted customers. And our values are at the heart of everything we do to accomplish that mission. We Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and strive to Be A Great Place To Work. We take pride in having an engaged, collaborative team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right.
bswift has been regularly named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® year after year. We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!
