Software Engineer, React.js, Backend Developer

Job Description

Applicants must reside and be able to work from the following state: WA. Must reside within commuting distance of our office headquarters in Seattle.

At PEMCO, we’re all about people – our customers, our employees, and the community. We’re a mutual insurance company owned by our Northwest policyholders. We provide auto, home, renters, and boat coverage. Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Insurance Companies in both Auto and Home for 2026, based on customer survey feedback, and by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025.

We are consistently recognized for our outstanding customer service, employee expertise, community partnerships, and social impact programs. All of which makes PEMCO a great place to work! Our social impact programs motivate high achievement by youth in education; build stronger and greener communities; and increase safety at home, on the road, and ’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering an inspiring and inclusive workplace.

These efforts create and cultivate an environment that builds fairness and understanding, encourages collaboration and flexibility, and celebrates all the ways in which we’re different and the same – enabling all individuals to achieve their full potential.

PEMCO has an opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our community. This position is responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of business applications using Microsoft .NET technologies and React. This role is ideal for an early‑career professional with 1–2 years of hands‑on experience who is ready to contribute to full‑stack feature delivery in a collaborative, quality‑focused engineering environment.

The Software Engineer will work across front‑end, back‑end, and data layers, participate in technical discussions, and apply established development standards under the guidance of senior team members.

• Develop and maintain backend services using C# and ASP.NET Core.
• Build responsive front-end components using React and JavaScript.
• Implement and consume RESTful APIs to support system integration.
• Write maintainable, well-structured code using object-oriented programming principles.
• Create and troubleshoot SQL queries, joins, views, and stored procedures in support of application features.
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and sprint ceremonies.
• Collaborate with QA, UX, Product, and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, user‑focused solutions.
• Assist with release and deployment activities in alignment with established team processes.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, escalating complex items as appropriate.
• Contribute to technical documentation and team knowledge sharing.
• Use Git Hub Copilot in alignment with PEMCO development and security standards.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with PEMCO's policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct.
• Authentically support the PEMCO Brand and constantly are on the lookout for top talent to join us to achieve our Mission to Worry Less and Live More.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience (Information Technology or related technical program) is required
• 1–2 years of software development experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience using Git Hub Copilot or similar AI powered coding assistants.
• Working knowledge of C#, .NET, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Exposure to ASP.NET Core MVC or .NET Web API development.
• Experience developing front‑end features using React and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and client‑server architecture.
• Foundational SQL skills, including writing and debugging queries.
• Hands on experience using…