Company Overview

FOCUS provides cloud-based, core administration solutions (FOCUS Tech) and services (FOCUS Insurance Services) for P&C insurance companies and MGAs. Using decades of industry experience, FOCUS is taking the risk out of insurtech for small, mid-size, and growth-focused insurance organizations.

When you join FOCUS, you immediately become one of our most valued components – and we’re committed to investing in you. That means you can look beyond the paycheck and excellent benefits to an environment that will help you grow and achieve your professional goals through development and advancement opportunities and the support of our outstanding leaders and teammates.

Position and Overview:

We are seeking a Software Engineer Architect to drive the design and integration of scalable applications and enterprise systems. This role combines hands-on development with architectural leadership, requiring expertise in modern software practices, cloud platforms, and cross-functional collaboration. FOCUS is a subsidiary of PEAK6.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical leader within the services group—guiding design decisions, mentoring developers, and shaping long-term technical direction. This position is ideal for a seasoned senior engineer ready to step into architecture leadership, or an established software architect who enjoys staying close to the code.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of internal applications and enterprise system integrations, leveraging modern cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud‑native architectures to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Design, implement, and integrate modern RESTful APIs and related services to enable scalable, secure application functionality
• Blend architectural oversight with hand-on coding responsibilities (roughly 70% / 30% depending on project needs)
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and third-party vendors to deliver integrated solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Translate technical concepts into clear language for non-technical stakeholders
• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to internal and distributed / offshore development teams

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including experience in technical or architecture leadership
• Proven track record designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications and integrations
• Deep understanding of system architecture, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across distributed teams
• Hands-on development proficiency with relevant programming languages ((javascript / Node.js, Java, or C#) and UI frameworks (React or Angular)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with offshore or distributed teams
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong analytical mindset and a passion for innovation

Why join the FOCUS Team?

The FOCUS Difference:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet; Flexible Spending Account

• Competitive Salaries

• 401K Match

• Work-Life Balance: Personal Days, PTO Days, 12 Paid Holidays, Two Paid Days for Volunteer Service, Paid Parental Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Employee Support Programs, Including Mental Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Matching Charitable Gift Program

• Lucrative Referral Program

• Commuter Benefits

• Flexibility: Remote and Hybrid Opportunities Available

This position is not able to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or Washington.

EEO

Team Focus Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability

Team Focus Insurance Group is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at hrinfo@peak6insurtech.com. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.

Note to applicant: It is unlawful in Massachusetts and Maryland to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Please know that our company does not use lie detector tests in our hiring process.