Software Developer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop solutions within the Commercial team, including designing, developing, configuring and managing our Agent Portal software, specifically Agency Portal by Duck Creek
- Deploy JEE based solutions into industry‐leading container/application server environments
- Analyze, design, program, test, and implement systems to fulfill business needs or problems, utilizing all phases of the system development life cycle (SDLC)
- Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
- Actively participate or lead knowledge sharing sessions, code reviews and demonstrations
- Actively coach and mentor junior developers
- Monitor application, including setting alerts to maintain the stability of the environment and application, monitoring error logs, and automating administration tasks wherever possible
- Perform assigned project tasks in a highly interactive team environment while maintaining a productive and positive atmosphere
- Stay current with P&C insurance knowledge and industry technology and utilize that knowledge with existing productivity tools, standards, and procedures to contribute to the cost-effective operation of the department and company
- Participate in the 24x7 on-call support rotation
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or associates degree with equivalent experience
- Experience in Java, Javascript, HTML, JSP, SQL, XML, XSLT, SOLR, CSS, Web Services, Git, Maven,
- At least 3 years of programming experience in an object-oriented language, preferably .NET or Java
- Working knowledge of database structure, design, and access methods
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment, preferably utilizing Agile methodologies
- Good organization/prioritization skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, yet maintain quality work
PREFERRED:
- Experience with a customer portal application, AgencyPortal, a Duck Creek product
- Experience supporting third party applications in the insurance industry
- Experience with web based application development, including implementing 3rd party JS libraries such as Google Analytics
- Basic knowledge of SQL Server including stored procedures
- Experience with Linux, Instana, Github, TeamCity
- Experience with unit testing frameworks, preferably JUnit.