Primerica
Senior Lead Application Developer
Primerica, Duluth, Georgia, United States, 30155
Join Our TeamIn 2022, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica one of the best places to work for the ninth consecutive year. Also in 2022, Primerica was named one of the Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes for the second consecutive year. Forbes also named Primerica as one of America’s best Insurance companies for 2022. Primerica ranks 6th among 25 companies included in the Term Life Insurance category. Over the past seven years Primerica has consistently been voted Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine in its special "Best of Gwinnett" winner editions. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it’s like to work at “one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta”.
About this PositionThe Developer performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques. Evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solutions, prepares project proposals, and develops/modifies systems to meet business needs. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in two or more software specializations and/or programming languages. Leads projects and directs the work of other developers as well as provides training for less experienced staff. The Developer stays current on new and emerging technologies. Works independently while keeping the direct manager updated on work assignments.
This is a remote role.
Salary: Up to $140K
Responsibilities & QualificationsJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnical Duties
Codes, unit tests, and debugs programs ensuring optimal performance using exceptional programming techniques.
Writes technical specifications and creates thorough unit test plans for complex projects that cross over applications and technologies.
Performs thorough unit testing for new functionality, applications, conversions, and through full regression validation.
Utilizes appropriate software tools for source code management, code creation, compilation, and program execution.
Develops Proof of Concept (POC) to demonstrate technical options.
Understands and evaluates the technical strategy and/or architectural options available to provide solutions.
Reviews business test plans and results to ensure effectiveness in meeting project requirements.
Directs training of business personnel in new and modified systems.
Provides on-call support for production and lower environments.
Provides training by working with and mentoring other developers and/or contractors.
Analysis and Investigative Responsibilities
Applies superior analysis skills and business knowledge to solve complex business problems.
Meets independently with business partners, management, and third-party vendors to determine systems solutions and evaluates technical feasibility.
Analyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution to ensure optimal performance.
Analyzes and documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develops detailed flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures.
Utilizes appropriate approved tools to design solutions.
Stays abreast of advanced technology within areas of expertise.
Collaborates with others to formulate optimal solutions.
Project Delivery Responsibilities
Directs project teams in system creation, planning, and coordination with other IT teams and resources.
Performs as project leader on large, complex projects; manages all aspects including planning, scheduling meetings, documenting decisions, making appropriate updates in project management system, and providing system documentation including all "as built" diagrams.
Creates and/or updates system documentation as appropriate based on project assignment.
Develops project proposals (including estimates) and presents to stakeholders for review and approval.
Discusses and documents how proposed changes to the system will affect business processes or other relevant systems.
Enforces and adheres to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Technology Management Policy.
Adheres to the Change Management Technology Management Policy.
Project Leadership
Manages multi-person/cross team projects to completion including project design and proposals.
Maintains positive business/peer interactions.
Performs technical interviews as needed to backfill open development positions.
Responsible for all aspects of project management.
Compliance
Protects the company’s authority to do business by complying with legal and ethical standards, policies, and procedures.
Follows all applicable Information Technology Management Policies.
Ensures new development tools, methods, or frameworks provide for secure coding techniques.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides training, guidance, or mentoring to team members; no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Experience & Certificates
Technical, trade, or business school or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
6-10 years’ experience.
Expert in secure client-facing application development.
Advanced proficiency in SQL or NoSQL DBMS.
Advanced proficiency in analytical, problem-solving skills, and technical leadership skills developing quality Frontend solutions.
Expert in JavaScript Principles and Patterns with ES6 and Object-Oriented Programming.
Expert in HTML and CSS as well as SASS.
Proficient in development and consumption of REST Services, understanding HTTP verbs and HTTP response status codes.
Advanced proficiency in using Postman, Insomnia, or other API testing tools.
Advanced proficiency in Unit and Integration Tests (Jest/Mocha).
Advanced proficiency in Responsive Web App development for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Advanced proficiency in Vue 3 and related libraries like Pinia, Vuetify.
Experience with TypeScript for Frontend and API development.
Experience working with Node.js and frameworks such as Express and NestJS.
Experience with State Management solutions such as Redux or Vuex.
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging tools such as browser DevTools and IDE extensions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Superior working knowledge with Rancher, Docker containers, and Kubernetes.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Jenkins.
Expert level experience with the Linux command-line.
Expert knowledge of security best practices.
Highly skilled in debugging techniques.
Advanced knowledge of build tools such as Webpack or Rollup.
Advanced knowledge of code optimization techniques such as code splitting to decrease initial load times.
Experience with Spring Boot.
Experience with hybrid mobile application development.
Benefits
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match.
Vacation, sick, holiday, and volunteer time off.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account.
Professional development.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events.
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
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About this PositionThe Developer performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques. Evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solutions, prepares project proposals, and develops/modifies systems to meet business needs. Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in two or more software specializations and/or programming languages. Leads projects and directs the work of other developers as well as provides training for less experienced staff. The Developer stays current on new and emerging technologies. Works independently while keeping the direct manager updated on work assignments.
This is a remote role.
Salary: Up to $140K
Responsibilities & QualificationsJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnical Duties
Codes, unit tests, and debugs programs ensuring optimal performance using exceptional programming techniques.
Writes technical specifications and creates thorough unit test plans for complex projects that cross over applications and technologies.
Performs thorough unit testing for new functionality, applications, conversions, and through full regression validation.
Utilizes appropriate software tools for source code management, code creation, compilation, and program execution.
Develops Proof of Concept (POC) to demonstrate technical options.
Understands and evaluates the technical strategy and/or architectural options available to provide solutions.
Reviews business test plans and results to ensure effectiveness in meeting project requirements.
Directs training of business personnel in new and modified systems.
Provides on-call support for production and lower environments.
Provides training by working with and mentoring other developers and/or contractors.
Analysis and Investigative Responsibilities
Applies superior analysis skills and business knowledge to solve complex business problems.
Meets independently with business partners, management, and third-party vendors to determine systems solutions and evaluates technical feasibility.
Analyzes detailed systems factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements, and alternative methods of problem resolution to ensure optimal performance.
Analyzes and documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develops detailed flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures.
Utilizes appropriate approved tools to design solutions.
Stays abreast of advanced technology within areas of expertise.
Collaborates with others to formulate optimal solutions.
Project Delivery Responsibilities
Directs project teams in system creation, planning, and coordination with other IT teams and resources.
Performs as project leader on large, complex projects; manages all aspects including planning, scheduling meetings, documenting decisions, making appropriate updates in project management system, and providing system documentation including all "as built" diagrams.
Creates and/or updates system documentation as appropriate based on project assignment.
Develops project proposals (including estimates) and presents to stakeholders for review and approval.
Discusses and documents how proposed changes to the system will affect business processes or other relevant systems.
Enforces and adheres to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Technology Management Policy.
Adheres to the Change Management Technology Management Policy.
Project Leadership
Manages multi-person/cross team projects to completion including project design and proposals.
Maintains positive business/peer interactions.
Performs technical interviews as needed to backfill open development positions.
Responsible for all aspects of project management.
Compliance
Protects the company’s authority to do business by complying with legal and ethical standards, policies, and procedures.
Follows all applicable Information Technology Management Policies.
Ensures new development tools, methods, or frameworks provide for secure coding techniques.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provides training, guidance, or mentoring to team members; no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Experience & Certificates
Technical, trade, or business school or equivalent experience in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
6-10 years’ experience.
Expert in secure client-facing application development.
Advanced proficiency in SQL or NoSQL DBMS.
Advanced proficiency in analytical, problem-solving skills, and technical leadership skills developing quality Frontend solutions.
Expert in JavaScript Principles and Patterns with ES6 and Object-Oriented Programming.
Expert in HTML and CSS as well as SASS.
Proficient in development and consumption of REST Services, understanding HTTP verbs and HTTP response status codes.
Advanced proficiency in using Postman, Insomnia, or other API testing tools.
Advanced proficiency in Unit and Integration Tests (Jest/Mocha).
Advanced proficiency in Responsive Web App development for mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Advanced proficiency in Vue 3 and related libraries like Pinia, Vuetify.
Experience with TypeScript for Frontend and API development.
Experience working with Node.js and frameworks such as Express and NestJS.
Experience with State Management solutions such as Redux or Vuex.
Experience with troubleshooting and debugging tools such as browser DevTools and IDE extensions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Superior working knowledge with Rancher, Docker containers, and Kubernetes.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Jenkins.
Expert level experience with the Linux command-line.
Expert knowledge of security best practices.
Highly skilled in debugging techniques.
Advanced knowledge of build tools such as Webpack or Rollup.
Advanced knowledge of code optimization techniques such as code splitting to decrease initial load times.
Experience with Spring Boot.
Experience with hybrid mobile application development.
Benefits
Day one health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) Plan with competitive employer match.
Vacation, sick, holiday, and volunteer time off.
Life and disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account.
Professional development.
Tuition reimbursement.
Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events.
It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
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