Senior Software Developer or Engineer - 1143 at Security Mutual Life Insurance

Binghamton University, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

143000.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

RPGLE, IBM AS/400, iSeries, Full Stack Development, Software Architecture, System Design, Java, HTML, XML, JSON, JSP, SOAP/REST Web Services, Embedded SQL, OWASP, Jira, Change Management

Industry

Insurance

Description

In search of: The next member of our Software Engineering team. If you enjoy working in a team environment and would like to contribute to the success of an evolving Systems & Technology function, read on. We’re looking for someone who: * Is equally adept at taking initiative as taking direction to solve programming challenges. * Finds that using online tools to research problems comes naturally. * Excels at conveying complex information in simple, accessible ways. * Is intrinsically motivated and focused on providing high quality deliverables. * Finds that attitude is as important as technical skill. * Loves it when an assignment goes right but is resilient and stays upbeat when it doesn’t. * Listens well, asks incisive questions, and digs into details while keeping the big picture in focus. * Above all, thrives on collaboration and takes great satisfaction in helping others meet their goals. Description of Duties and Responsibilities of a Senior Software Developer and Senior Software Engineer: You may direct other developers, work alongside senior IT team members and management to develop, write, update, maintain and modify computer programs and software systems. * Write, update and maintain computer programs and software packages to handle specific jobs such as insurance administration, data collection, data reporting, and controlling other equipment. * Create and maintain security and performance minded applications and programs. * Create and maintain software builds and perform releases to development and production servers. * Strong organization skills, and the ability to prioritize workload, document and report on progress, challenges and successes. * Strong communication skills and ability to work with remote team members. * Meet and interact with customers to define and refine requirements, clarify program intent, test modifications, identify problems, suggest changes and provide support post-deployment. * Work with model office and business analysts to design and test modifications on new applications. * Ability to adhere to timelines and schedules without sacrificing quality of deliverables. * Maintain and grow your knowledge and skills through on-the-job training, seminars, webinars, and self-study. Additional Duties and Responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer: * Serve as a technical leader in the design, application security, and delivery of a wide range of software development projects. * Full stack development with an emphasis on middle-tier and service development. * Engage in high level planning of applications and develop the future state of applications. * Architect and design solutions that meet the needs of SML’s full application suite. Required skills and experience of a Senior Software Developer or Senior Software Engineer: * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Information Technology and Software Development programming required. * Proficiency in RPGLE programming language required. * Proficiency in IBM (AS/400, iSeries) Software Development required. * Fluency in modern web browsers on multiple devices and their respective limitations and strengths. * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office Suite required. * Ability to work on a team and independently. * Ability to adhere to timelines and schedules without sacrificing quality of deliverables. * Strong organization skills, and the ability to manage prioritize workload, document and report daily on progress, challenges and successes. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work with remote team members and internal clients. * Ability to pay attention to detail and perform work reliably, accurately and thoroughly. * Ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet project deadlines, release schedules and provide on call support as needed. Additional skills and experience required of a Senior Software Engineer: * 7 to 10 years’ experience in Information Technology and Software Development programming. * 7 to 10 years’ experience in computer programming, analysis and system design. * Minimum of 2 years of software engineering and architect experience. * Insurance knowledge and experience is helpful. * Leadership experience is helpful. Preferred Skills & Experience: * Experience with RPG IV, ILE, CLLE, DDS, Embedded SQL. * Java, HTML, XML, JSON, JSP and SOAP/REST web services * Experience with other support applications such as Jira, Aldon or equivalent for change management, Fortra SEQUEL and Viewpoint. Abstract, Client Access and IBM Rational Developer for I (RDI). * Experience with web security protocols outlined by OWASP preferred. * Life Insurance knowledge and experience preferred. * Industry recognized certification preferred. * Leadership experience is helpful at the Senior level. * Artistic, creative thinking and open mindedness to new ideas and approaches is helpful. Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or closely related field required. Pay Range: Senior Software Developer: $89,000 to $121,000 Annually Senior Software Engineer: $105,000 to $143,000 Annually The level of the position will be determined by relevant skills, experience and qualifications. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Relocation assistance is not available for this position Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer About SML: Security Mutual Life is a leading provider of life insurance, accumulation products and retirement-, business- and estate-planning services for individuals, families and businesses. Our innovative products help our clients meet their financial protection needs. Headquartered in Binghamton, New York, the Company was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its longstanding history of financial strength and stability. We continually invest in technology. Our agents and employees are equipped with the latest tools and deliver outstanding service to our hundreds of thousands of policyholders throughout the United States. We are committed to our neighbors and communities. Security Mutual and its employees help support a wide variety of community and charitable initiatives and organizations through our donations and service. At Security Mutual our employees are among the Company’s most valued assets. We offer competitive salary and benefits and our work environment reflects the Company’s core values of trust, respect and integrity. Federal & State Labor Law Posters [https://app.jjkellerlaborlawposters.com/posters/89FEF9AF-72EE-4456-8D21-04BD45D8150E]

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and modify computer programs and software systems for insurance administration and data reporting. For the engineer level, this includes technical leadership in architecture, application security, and high-level planning.