Software Developer (.NET)

General Description: 

Responsible for the architecture, design, development, configuration, integration, unit/integration testing, and implementation of software solutions to meet business needs.  Solutions are generally of a moderate to high complexity/risk level.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates technical designs. Designs logical program code and develops flow charts and other technical diagrams.  Constructs tests and debugs moderately to highly complex systems. 

Plans, designs and executes unit and integration testing strategies to ensure application performance in the operational environment.  Verifies accuracy and outputs of programs by preparing test data and reviewing test results.  

Leads and participates in structured walkthroughs and peer reviews of deliverables.

Creates effective and efficient business solution designs.  

In coordination with business analysts, works with customers to ensure an understanding of business problems and to develop a proposed solution according to the specified business requirements. 

Develops diagrams and models according to industry standards for project-specific development and documentation requirements.

Codes, tests and debugs modules, sub-routines or modules of moderate to high complexity.   May create components of highly complex modules or programs.

Assists in coaching and guiding technical staff regarding software development, methodologies and tools.  

Performs or participates in the implementation of programs into production, in compliance with approved change management processes.  Monitors system/program performance after implementation and corrects systems problems as required.

Assumes role of technical lead on small or medium projects. 

Works with project manager on preparing project plans, estimates, schedules, tracks and reports progress.

Implements improvements to overall system performance and system efficiencies to reduce processing costs. 

Provides on-call support to operational systems to meet divisional service level agreements.  Makes recommendations and implements solutions as necessary.

Reviews manuals, periodicals, web newsletters, technical reports and other resources to remain current on emerging computer technology.

Perform other duties as required.     

Supplemental Information:

This job description has been prepared to indicate the general nature and level of the work that the employees perform within their classification.  This description is not and cannot be interpreted as an inventory of all the duties, tasks, responsibilities and qualifications required for the employees assigned to this job.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent experience, required. 

4+ years of previous experience in development, technical applications and/or information systems, or equivalent, required.

Extensive knowledge of the software development life cycle including systems design, programming techniques, problem solving, analytical, research skills and technical documentation required.   

Experience in design, configure, develop and test software products.

Extensive knowledge of two or more programming languages such as Java, .NET, C# or similar technology, and object-oriented design required.  

Guidewire ClaimCenter, PolicyCenter and/or BillingCenter preferred. 

Certified in Guidewire Configuration preferred.

Experience in testing frameworks (NUnit, JUnit, Gunit, etc.) & methodologies preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.  

Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 

Ability to handle high workloads and meet established dates. Managing multiple tasks simultaneously setting priorities. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.  

Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.

Licenses and / or Certifications:

Certified in Guidewire Configuration preferred.