Architect/System Engineer

Description

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Title: Architect/System Engineer

Location: Radnor, PA (Fully on-site)

Summary: The Architect/System Engineer designs and develops technology solutions that address complex business challenges and support organizational goals. This role is responsible for translating business requirements into technical designs and solutions while leveraging emerging technologies. The Architect/System Engineer contributes to technology strategy, evaluates new tools and platforms, provides technical guidance to stakeholders, and may serve in a technical lead capacity on key initiatives.

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

• Develop applications, programs, and user interfaces based on technical design specifications.
• Research and recommend new cloud and AI technologies.
• Document technical design specifications for programs and data structures based on business requirements.
• Develop unit test plans and cases for programs and applications.
• Educate users on capabilities and use of current technologies.
• Develop integration/Systems test plans and test cases for program and applications.
• Collaborate with team members to develop program units that integrate seamlessly into the overall system.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems within application software.
• Develop project plans, activity, and progress reports.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Master’s degree a plus.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services, architecture patterns, and cloud-native application development. Related certifications a plus.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and database technologies, including Java, Python, C, Rust, and C#.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable application design.
• Proficiency with Windows-based operating systems, system administration tools, and end-user computing technologies.
• Knowledge of systems analysis and design principles, including structured analysis, business process modeling, and application architecture.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems and utilities used in cloud computing, application deployment, automation, and system administration.
• Knowledge of project management, prioritization, and time management principles, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of the mortgage insurance and/or title insurance industries is a plus.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.