Senior Developer II

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As a dynamic, fast-growing provider of workers' compensation insurance and services we are seeking creative, goal-oriented individuals willing to put their ideas to work. We offer a positive, challenging work environment and an opportunity to grow your career as you help us grow our business.

 

Summary

The role of a Senior Developer II is to write, code, test, and analyze software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. The Senior Developer II will also analyze and amend software errors in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide status reports where required.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Recommends, schedules, and performs software improvements and upgrades.

2.  Takes an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed.

3.  Assists in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.

4.  Assists developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.

5.  Collaborates with analysts and designers in the development and initiation of new software programs and applications.

6.  Consistently writes, translates, and codes software programs and applications according to specifications.

7.  Cultivates and disseminates knowledge of application development best practices.

8.  Designs, runs and monitors software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.

9.  Generate statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.

10.  Liaises with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

11.  Directs research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

12.  Trains, manages and provides guidance to junior software development staff.

13.  Oversees the quality assurance of program logic, data processing, and error resolution. Administers diagnostic analysis of test results and deliver solutions to critical areas.

14.  Develops an awareness of programming and design alternatives.

15.  Other duties as assigned or as situation dictates.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site software installation or to research user requirements and workflow.

 

 Minimum Qualifications

· College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information science, management information systems, or business administration and 8 to 10 years related work experience.

· Working technical knowledge of applicable programming languages commensurate with 8 to 10 years experience.

· Must have strong knowledge with Oracle Financials.

· Minimum of 5 years experience with PL/SQL development.

· Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards.

· Excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.

· Experience with conducting research into systems issues and products as required.

· Experience with communicating ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

· Keen attention to detail.

· Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

· Experience with effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

· Strong customer service orientation.

· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

EMPLOYERS® has offices coast to coast and we believe our team of skilled insurance professionals is our greatest asset.

 

In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees can participate in a benefits program which includes the following features:Group health coverage Dental and vision coverage Basic Life and AD&D insurance Employee Assistance Program Vacation time accrual 401K retirement plan Opportunities for advancement

 If you are ready to join a successful team we want to hear from you!

 

To apply send resume to careers@employers.com   For more information about EMPLOYERS® visit www.employers.com