Principal Software Engineer

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Join our team as a Principal Software Engineer and lead the design and development of cutting‑edge enterprise applications and data solutions. In this role, you’ll tackle complex challenges, architect scalable integrations, and drive innovation across cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Guidewire Cloud (AWS). You’ll work at the highest technical level, applying deep expertise in SDLC, application integration, and data analytics to deliver secure, high‑performing solutions.

If you thrive on solving tough problems, building seamless integrations, and shaping technology strategy, we want you on our team. Experience with Guidewire, ETL processes, and cloud‑native analytics is highly valued; insurance industry knowledge is a plus.

• Acts as the principal designer for major high risk, high complexity systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs. Includes leading the integration of vendor applications and/or consulting resources into CNA applications and/or resources.
• Provides comprehensive technical consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at the highest level of complexity on all phases of application programming and processes for diverse development platforms and computing environments. Includes performance engineering, functionality testing, production implementation, application recovery and maintenance, application stability, defect resolution, and meeting service level agreements.
• Acts as expert technical resource to develop and mentor staff in all phases of the development and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others. Leads high risk projects.
• Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Analyzes problems regarding detailed requirements and capabilities and works cross organizationally to resolve issues and solve problems.
• Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost‑effective application programming solution consistent with strategic direction. Also anticipates changes to determine development tools, processes and implements those decisions.
• Assists with the identification and selection of information technologies, vendors, and/or consulting resources which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives. Includes assisting with relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to requirements.
• Works closely with other IT areas to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the applications portfolio. Includes partnering with Architecture to assist with the overall technology direction of CNA.
• May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrate purchased solutions.

Reporting Relationship :
Typically Director or above.