Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking an Engineer I. This role is designed for a detail-oriented and analytically-minded individual who thrives at the intersection of insurance product operations and technical problem-solving. The primary focus is supporting the successful implementation and maintenance of insurance products by ensuring product accuracy through testing, assisting with automation initiatives, and serving as a technical resource for internal stakeholders. Success in this role requires a blend of technical proficiency (Excel, SQL, XML, etc.), clear communication, and an aptitude for identifying process improvement opportunities.
At SageSure, the Program Operations team is at the heart of delivering new program deployments with precision, speed, and impact. We turn strategic vision into operational reality—coordinating across Product, Marketing, and Software to launch scalable programs that drive growth and innovation. Our team thrives on structure, thrives in ambiguity, and excels at making the complex simple. If you’re energized by fast-paced execution, cross-functional collaboration, and building the foundation for what comes next, you’ll feel right at home here. Join Program Operations and help bring big ideas to life.
What you’d be doing:
- Assisting with implementation of insurance product launches, changes, enhancements, and maintenance
- Identifying areas of deficiency, and assisting in automation
- Addressing and resolving product-related issues by running regression testing and verifying product functionality
- Assisting with product support inquiries by serving as technical expertise resource for internal staff
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Strong math aptitude and analytic thinking; detail-oriented and structured thinker.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
- Applied knowledge of SQL/TSQL/XML/HTML/JSON
- Ability to problem-solve, work independently, manage workload, and plan accordingly to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create functional documentation.
- Interest in process automation.
- Bachelor's degree in business, actuarial science, computer science, or related field.
- At least 3-4 years of experience in a quantitative, technical, or similar role
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Insurance experience
- Proficiency in Visual Studio Code and GitLab
- Working usage of VBA
- Actuarial exams or related experience
- Process automation experience
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed markets in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 50 competitively priced home, flood, earthquake, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $1.9 billion of inforce premium and helps protect 640,000 policyholders.
SageSure has more than 1000 employees working remotely or in-office across nine offices: Cheshire, Connecticut; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Jersey City, New Jersey; Mountain View, California; Marlton, New Jersey; Tallahassee, Florida; and Seattle, Washington.
SageSure offers generous health benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement, wellness allowance, paid volunteer time off, a matching 401K plan, and more.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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