Sammons Financial Group Inc.
Application Developer
Sammons Financial Group Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50265
What You Can Expect In This Role
We are looking for an Application Developer with strong back end development skills in .NET, C#, and SQL. Experience developing and maintaining APIs and an aptitude for COBOL or Policy Administration systems is required.
What You'll Do In This Role
As an Application Developer, you will:Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs, applications, and automated test scripts.Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge in a systematic manner.Exhibit expert understanding of the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle.Lead the definition, development, and documentation of software requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis.Define software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.Prepare and interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements; create and maintain user-oriented applications and design specifications.Develop, test, document, and implement applications according to standards and methodologies.Design, develop, and test automation scripts; follow automated test script guidelines and research software issues through testing.Design, implement, and maintain databases; analyze information requirements and develop database specifications.Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information resources.Design, run, and monitor software functional and performance tests on new and existing programs; administer critical analysis of test results.Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.Be on call during scheduled times and may be required to work extended periods at night and on weekends.Maintain currency of professional, technical, and business skills.Utilize established status reports and collaborative processes to provide data for management.Exhibit expert understanding of application, data, and integration, plus deep understanding of security, operational, and systems management architectural and design domains.
What We're Looking For
College Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Management Information Systems (Preferred).Minimum 8 years' IT development experience or equivalent (Preferred).Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with business partners and IT staff.Problem-solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend proposed solutions.Able to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project.Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system.
Other Requirements
Criminal background check required.
What You Can Expect When You Join Sammons Financial Group
Competitive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO, and Holiday Pay.100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).Healthy work-life balance with Friday afternoons off, competitive PTO, and generous paid holidays.Incentive program for defined goals, subject to eligibility and performance.Supportive colleagues who model core values and drive a high-performing culture.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
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We are looking for an Application Developer with strong back end development skills in .NET, C#, and SQL. Experience developing and maintaining APIs and an aptitude for COBOL or Policy Administration systems is required.
What You'll Do In This Role
As an Application Developer, you will:Collaborate with analysts, designers, and programmers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs, applications, and automated test scripts.Perform technical tasks, detailed analyses, and interpretation of technical problems requiring expertise and/or specialized knowledge in a systematic manner.Exhibit expert understanding of the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle.Lead the definition, development, and documentation of software requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis.Define software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.Prepare and interpret business, functional, and non-functional requirements; create and maintain user-oriented applications and design specifications.Develop, test, document, and implement applications according to standards and methodologies.Design, develop, and test automation scripts; follow automated test script guidelines and research software issues through testing.Design, implement, and maintain databases; analyze information requirements and develop database specifications.Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information resources.Design, run, and monitor software functional and performance tests on new and existing programs; administer critical analysis of test results.Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.Be on call during scheduled times and may be required to work extended periods at night and on weekends.Maintain currency of professional, technical, and business skills.Utilize established status reports and collaborative processes to provide data for management.Exhibit expert understanding of application, data, and integration, plus deep understanding of security, operational, and systems management architectural and design domains.
What We're Looking For
College Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or Management Information Systems (Preferred).Minimum 8 years' IT development experience or equivalent (Preferred).Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with business partners and IT staff.Problem-solving skills sufficient to perform research and recommend proposed solutions.Able to manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.Able to effectively direct and coordinate the work of other team members on a project.Knowledge of computer programming languages as required for the system.
Other Requirements
Criminal background check required.
What You Can Expect When You Join Sammons Financial Group
Competitive benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO, and Holiday Pay.100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).Healthy work-life balance with Friday afternoons off, competitive PTO, and generous paid holidays.Incentive program for defined goals, subject to eligibility and performance.Supportive colleagues who model core values and drive a high-performing culture.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
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