Interesting Engineering, Inc.
Software Engineer
Interesting Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.
Under technical direction, analyzes client area requirements and processes, prepares application system specifications, and programs automated solutions or integrates applications to resolve business problems. Maintains centrally developed systems. The focus of this position will be designing or developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions.
Preferred languages:
React.js (front end UI development), Java 17+ (backend development), SQL, Hibernate / JPA (data layer)
Preferred Tools:
Postgres DB, Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure
JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes (e.g., new enhancements or maintenance) and detailed designs and develops moderate to complex application program solutions. Ensures quality of application solutions by performing code review with peers, creating documentation, implementing code, verifying program logic, performing defect root cause analysis, and completing unit and integration testing. Participates in systems testing with other IT staff. Assists with the high-level design of solutions. Consults with the client area to analyze system requirements and capabilities, identify associated risks, and resolve problems. May act as a liaison between clients and applications area. Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the systems/program design and develops system specifications and procedures. May include integrating vendor applications and consulting resources into existing applications and resources. In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.
Reporting Relationship
Typically, Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Solid technical knowledge of high-level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives. Requires a broad knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development alternatives. Strong knowledge of client area's functions and systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of interface design and user-centered design methods. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients. Full stack developer. React, NodeJS for front end development. Java for backend. Working experience with JDK 17+. Knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, which includes Batch, Core, Data, Security and Spring microservice patterns. Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns, which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns, Producer Consumer, Event Driven Architecture and Circuit Breakers. Kubernetes. Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure. Solid SQL/relational database foundation. Knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices. Preferred insurance industry knowledge.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Typically, a minimum of four years of application program development experience. Applicable certificates preferred.
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CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.
For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate Guide.
Under technical direction, analyzes client area requirements and processes, prepares application system specifications, and programs automated solutions or integrates applications to resolve business problems. Maintains centrally developed systems. The focus of this position will be designing or developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions.
Preferred languages:
React.js (front end UI development), Java 17+ (backend development), SQL, Hibernate / JPA (data layer)
Preferred Tools:
Postgres DB, Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure
JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes (e.g., new enhancements or maintenance) and detailed designs and develops moderate to complex application program solutions. Ensures quality of application solutions by performing code review with peers, creating documentation, implementing code, verifying program logic, performing defect root cause analysis, and completing unit and integration testing. Participates in systems testing with other IT staff. Assists with the high-level design of solutions. Consults with the client area to analyze system requirements and capabilities, identify associated risks, and resolve problems. May act as a liaison between clients and applications area. Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions and recommends the most efficient and cost-effective solution for the systems/program design and develops system specifications and procedures. May include integrating vendor applications and consulting resources into existing applications and resources. In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.
Reporting Relationship
Typically, Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Solid technical knowledge of high-level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives. Requires a broad knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development alternatives. Strong knowledge of client area's functions and systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong knowledge of interface design and user-centered design methods. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients. Full stack developer. React, NodeJS for front end development. Java for backend. Working experience with JDK 17+. Knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, which includes Batch, Core, Data, Security and Spring microservice patterns. Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns, which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns, Producer Consumer, Event Driven Architecture and Circuit Breakers. Kubernetes. Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure. Solid SQL/relational database foundation. Knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices. Preferred insurance industry knowledge.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Typically, a minimum of four years of application program development experience. Applicable certificates preferred.
#LI-MF1 #LI-Hybrid
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com.
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