Principal Software Engineer

* Proven experience leading cloud-native software engineering teams, ideally within insurance or enterprise-scale environments.
* Deep understanding of Azure architecture and service design, with a track record of delivering production-grade applications.
* Strong communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
* Passionate about innovation, with a bias toward action and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, with a collaborative and outcome-driven mindset.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving technical landscapes.
* 8+ years programming in C# (.NET Core) and Python, with deep experience in building RESTful APIs and working with Azure Cosmos DB or SQL for data access.
* 5+ years designing and developing scalable cloud-native applications using Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, and Azure API Management.
* 5+ years building and integrating services with Azure Event Grid, Service Bus, and Integration Gateway.
* 3+ years Implementing CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions or Azure Dev Ops, and managing infrastructure through Bicep or Terraform.
* 3+ years monitoring and optimizing applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
* Experience securing applications with Azure AD, Managed Identities, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
* Experience designing and supporting advanced services using Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, and Graph

QL for data-driven APIs.
* Experience applying modern testing practices with tools like xUnit, Postman, and JMeter, including performance and regression testing.
* Experience in insurance claims or related business domains.
* Familiarity with Agile delivery models and scaled Agile frameworks.
* Exposure to enterprise architecture and solution design in regulated environments.
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* Who we are:

** Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
** We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
**** We enjoy the everyday | We think further
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* What’s in it for you:

** In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
* We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
* All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
* We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.

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