AF - Group · 12 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$83K/yr - $217K/yr
7+ years expAF Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and supporting applications and systems. The role involves leading solution delivery, interfacing with stakeholders, and implementing agile processes while ensuring high-quality software development.
Health CareInformation TechnologyInsurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, developing, configuring, testing, and documenting applications, integrations, tools, systems, and components based on project or change request specifications and procedures using knowledge of and ability to code in JavaScript (including user interfaces), Java, .Net, and other web-related technologies as well as or other object-oriented development languages
Responsible for the production support of internally developed and third-party applications, processes, and reports
Acts as an application owner for incident management, technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, correction of software defects, and production application validation
Assist in design and maintenance of existing software
Follows standard troubleshooting and development procedures using various tools
May assist with complex incident management situations
Works within the System Development Life Cycle
Top level expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming
Leads the solution delivery and implementation for programs and projects
Interfaces with product owners and key stakeholders
Works and implements an agile/scrum & DevOps processes, continuous integration, and automated testing frameworks
Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in the server components, DB components and UI
Works with Product Team to ensure user stories that are developer-ready, easy to understand, and testable
Writes custom code or scripts to do 'destructive testing' to ensure adequate resiliency in production
Adheres to maintenance plans/timelines, project plans/timelines, support plan summaries and production requirements documents
Participates and leads in learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice)
Keep abreast of the current technologies and technological trends
Ability to learn and prototype new technologies and recommend their appropriate use within the Company products
Reviews and discusses code from more senior engineers to understand best practices and design patterns
Increases business acumen by learning about other parts of the business
May be responsible for providing technical leadership in multiple phases of a project, ensuring coordination of assignments to IT resource management, and escalating key decision points that deviate from the provided technical direction
Participates in design and review of technical design for development staff
Utilizes agile project management tools and concepts to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
Maintain knowledge of development methods, best practices, and standards
Work closely with IT Security for to ensure all systems (internally hosted, cloud-based, etc.) follow industry standards and policies for safe-guarding data and access
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information services or related field
Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required
Minimum seven years' experience of development and system design which provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities
Extensive knowledge and understanding of computer systems architecture and design, computer industry trends and project management
Expert on cloud technologies (Azure, O365, AWS), SharePoint (2013+), .NET Core, and Dynamics
Ability to develop new systems with .NET / / ASP.NET / C#.NET / SQL Server / Microsoft CRM Web Services
Expert knowledge of Languages C#, Visual Basic .NET, F#, C++ .NET
Strong knowledge of C#, .Net framework, Asp.Net, and MVC
Strong knowledge of OOAD and multi-tier architectures, including MVC/MVP/MVVM design patterns
Strong knowledge of web services, WCF, REST, and SOA Architecture
Knowledge with MS Entity Framework
Strong knowledge of MVC GUI design including the ability to incorporate JQuery, JavaScript and CSS, plus expertise with AJAX/SPA
Expertise with tools such as MS SQL Studio, PL/SQL Developer / Toad etc
Strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Team player who is flexible, delivery-oriented, and takes responsibility for the team's success
Enthusiastic attitude with the drive to continually learn and improve
Ability to understand business needs and conceptualize and implement information systems that support those business strategies
Experience working within an agile framework like Scrum based development organization
Thorough knowledge of departmental procedures processes and workflows
Knowledge of standard languages, coding methods, company coding standards and quality requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Demonstrated abilities to successfully document and communicate software platform designs to all levels of staff (technical and non-technical)
Ability to work constructively with other technical experts in a group setting
Knowledge of object-oriented development languages and web-related technologies
Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and address them or refer them for appropriate decision making
Ability to effectively exchange information clearly and concisely, and present ideas, reports facts and other information, and respond to questions as appropriate
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Ability to make competent, independent decisions
Ability to manage technical services and software vendors
Ability and proficiency in the use of project management tools and techniques
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office
Preferred
Certification or progress toward certification is highly preferred and encouraged
Company
AF - Group
AF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance companies are premier providers of specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Leggette
SVP Claims
Amy Fournier
VP ,Chief Actuary, Actuarial & Data Science
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