Junior Full Stack developer

About us

bolt is the leading insurance exchange for the P&C insurance industry, uniting distributors and providers on a single platform to transform the way insurance is bought and sold. The result is the world’s biggest exchange, working with two-thirds of America’s leading carriers and connecting more people with ways to protect the things they value.

In this position you will…

Be a team player with a strong willingness to learn and grow. You will collaborate with more experienced developers, writing functional code while developing your skills in identifying and fixing defects. You will be part of a team that builds, maintains, and improves applications that support the security posture of the laboratory.

As a junior developer, you will gain hands-on experience with software engineering principles and full-stack web development technologies, with guidance from senior team members.

If you are eager to learn, passionate about technology, and excited to take on new challenges, we’d love to meet you!

You will be responsible for…

• Assisting in the development and implementation of full-stack features within an advanced, scalable platform under the guidance of senior developers.
• Collaborating with the team to brainstorm and contribute to solutions that align with product and technology roadmaps.
• Supporting, maintaining, and documenting software functionality while learning best practices for clean and efficient code.
• Writing clear and structured documentation within the codebase and version control system (e.g., using descriptive commit messages, issue tracking, and pull requests).

For you to be successful…

At Bolt, we believe in fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow and thrive. To succeed in this role, you should embrace these key values:

• Curious & Eager to Learn – As a junior developer, a willingness to learn is your greatest asset. You seek out new knowledge, ask questions, and welcome feedback to continuously improve your skills.
• Collaborative & Team-Oriented – You enjoy working with others, sharing ideas, and contributing to a positive team environment. You’re open to guidance from experienced colleagues and eager to support team goals.
• Adaptable & Resilient – You approach challenges with a flexible mindset, adjusting to new tools, technologies, and ways of working. You see obstacles as opportunities to grow rather than setbacks.
• Effective Communicator – You express your ideas clearly, listen actively, and are comfortable asking for help when needed. You contribute to an open exchange of knowledge that helps the whole team succeed.

You will require the following qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Basic understanding of software development principles gained through university coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) and knowledge of languages such as C# (or similar).
• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular (or a willingness to learn).
• Understanding of databases and basic SQL queries from academic projects or coursework.
• Problem-solving mindset with a passion for learning and improving technical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment, collaborate effectively, and communicate technical concepts clearly.

Plus, if you meet any of these qualifications and skills:

ire the following qualifications and skills

• Exposure to containerized environments (e.g., Docker) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Basic understanding of web performance optimization techniques like image compression and lazy loading.
• Familiarity with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Redis (or an interest in learning about them).
• Experience working on team-based projects using Agile methodologies from university, internships, or coding bootcamps.
• Some knowledge of cloud computing concepts and exposure to AWS services like S3 or Lambda.
• A passion for learning new technologies and contributing to team initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At bolt, we are diverse and inclusive. We value each person's unique skills, background, and identity. We never discriminate on cultural background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital or family status or any legally protected status. Everyone belongs. And because everyone’s different, we’re also flexible in the ways we work, so each person can make their best efforts every day.