Principal Engineer
BranchColumbus, Ohio, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Branch is a leading workforce payments platform offering faster and more flexible payment options for employees. The company provides comprehensive solutions including workforce management, employee engagement, banking software, and mobile apps to enhance financial wellness and streamline payroll processes. Branch's key value propositions include instant payments, daily pay, earned wage access, and tip payouts, making it distinctive in the industry with its focus on improving cash flow and employee satisfaction.
Job Description
Branch is looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture of policy administration systems for U.S. personal lines home and auto insurance products. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of progressive experience as a Software Developer, Development Manager, or IT Manager, and 5 years of experience building policy administration software for U.S. insurance companies.
Requirements
- Design, develop, and lead the architecture of policy administration systems
- Serve as the principal engineer for multiple engineering teams
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of large-scale software projects
- Implement and maintain scalable applications using React Native or Ionic, React, TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, and serverless frameworks
- Oversee third-party integrations with policy management systems
- Mentor engineers, establish coding standards, and drive technical decision-making across cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
