Senior Software Developer

About UsWith a multinational global team, Davies Group is a specialist professional services and technology firm working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated, and global businesses.At Davies Group, we help clients to manage risk, operate core business processes, and to transform and grow. We deliver operations, consulting and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, transformation, and change management.Davies Life & Health, Inc. is a Davies affiliate that predominantly focuses on the administration of disability and long-term care products on behalf of numerous clients, including some of the most well-known insurers and reinsurers in the United States.Are you looking for a company that is Dynamic and Innovative where the employees are Connected and Succeed Together? If so, Davies may just be the right choice for you.Job OverviewDavies Life & Health is looking for a Senior Software Developer who will set architectural direction and system development standards, as well as directly contribute to the design and development of new applications to support business needs. As the Senior Software Developer, you will provide design leadership and support on existing systems and provide insight on cost-effective solutions. You will be responsible for all system-related problems, assist all business analysts and end users with technical issues, and provide technical coaching and mentoring to team members.To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with software development, possess strong technical skills, have experience developing systems using C#, Visual basic, .NET and SQL Server, and possess the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. You must be proactive and take initiative as this is a full-time, fully home-based position .Responsibilities and DutiesParticipate in and/or lead the effort in the evaluation of business requirements and processes, preparation of application system specifications and the development, testing and implementation of efficient, cost-effective applications solutionsProvide design leadership and set direction for new systems developmentEstablish procedures for change control and product migrationAssume responsibility and ownership for all systems and system related problems, regardless of current assignmentReview documented business requirements and test plans and provide technical feedback to Business AnalystsEnsure quality through thorough unit testing of all code and participating in systems integrated testingAssist Business Analysts and End Users with any technical issues during systems integrated testing, parallel testing, training sessions and demonstrationsProvide on-call support for the production systems on a rotating basisMaintain existing applications adhering to the established architecture and standards for that applicationWrite technical documentation in support of assigned projectsDocument all code using format established by the projectDevelop and maintain effective relationships and communication with the team, other co-workers, management, clients and vendorsProvide technical coaching and mentoring to other members of the systems development teamSupport company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed TogetherPerform other special projects and duties as assignedExperience and QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of experienceThree to five years’ software development experienceExperience in developing systems using C#, Visual Basic, .NET and SQL ServerExperience in working with Microsoft Word and ExcelPreferredInsurance industry experience preferredExperience with WPF, Web Service Development and MVC is preferredExperience in developing mainframe systems using COBOL, VSAM, and MVS preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to learn and work with third party software vendors and/or systemsProactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow throughSuperior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlinesExceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across the organizationCapable of working collaboratively and independently with minimal supervisionPossess the ability to train and coach team membersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEssential RequirementsMust have US work rightsMust speak EnglishBachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of experienceThree to five years’ software development experienceExperience in developing systems using C#, Visual Basic, .NET and SQL ServerExperience in working with Microsoft Word and ExcelOther DutiesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the individual for this job and are subject to change with or without notice.Diversity and InclusionDavies is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).Rewards and RecognitionWe embrace innovation and run an annual competition available for all teammates to submit their ideas. The top finalists travel to the current year’s competition site where they pitch their ideas to our investors. The winner receives funding to bring their idea to life and the runners up receive a reward for their involvement. Some of our teammates have moved across into brand new positions to further develop their ideas/projects!BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision plans401k plan with employer matchingPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid HolidaysLife insurance, short term, and long-term disability plansAmazing Executive and Senior leadership as well as fabulous teammatesPosition Type, Work Environment and Physical DemandsThis is a full-time, home-based, salaried, exempt position that predominantly operates remotely from a professional home-based office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and scanners and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to regularly hear and talk. This is a largely sedentary role requiring the ability to sit at a desk, reach outward, use a phone, have use of fingers to operate office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, printer, copier, and to reach above the head, bend, or stand as necessary.LocationDavies Life & Health is currently set up to hire employees in the following states: FL, IA, IL, MA, ME, NE, NY, PA, RI, SD, TN, and VA. If you live in—or are willing to relocate at your own expense to—any of the listed locations, we look forward to your application! If there is a required or preferred location for an open role, it will be listed in the job description. Should your state not be listed, please visit https://davies-group.com/location/ to locate a subsidiary near you.

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