Application Developer

at  Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance C

SUMMARY

The Application Developers role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and existing software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting software programs and applications. The Application Developer will also research, design, document, modify, and maintain software specifications throughout the system life cycle.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applications development, spanning multiple platforms.
• Ability to develop in one or more of the following: HTML5, XML, XSLT, Java, J2EE JavaScript and web services.
• Database knowledge of SQL, relational database concepts, performance tuning and security is preferred. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Needs to be highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, company manuals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or related studies. Work experience will be considered as well.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms to operate computer keyboard, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

• Collaborate with customers, technicians, and management to develop business requirements.
• Assist in project planning and project management.
• Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Debug and troubleshoot new and existing application software.
• Address business problems through professional and technical advisement.
• Develop and maintain user and system documentation. Identify and document technical specifications.
• Advise management of best practices in the area of development tools, practices, and current trends.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines and provide system support.
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Some travel may be required.