Application Developer

Gallagher•Bloomfield Hills, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Gallagher is looking for an all around Application Developer who is strong with C#/.Net and Database skills. This person needs to be able to work very independently with little direction. The role involves writing and developing code per user stories, working on new application development in support of an integrated benefits underwriting and management platform, and meeting regularly with Business Analysts in an Agile Development environment. The developer will also conduct thorough Data Exploratory Analysis before coding and work on existing applications for enhancements, new capabilities, and fixes. Additionally, the role requires updating systems documentation, designing and optimizing relational database schemas, creating views and stored procedures, and analyzing/refactoring existing database objects.

Requirements

University Degree and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
Proficient with C#
Proficient with Microsoft .Net (.Net Framework and/or .Net Core)
Proficient with ASP.Net MVC and WebAPI
Proficient with Client<>Server RESTful communication
Proficient with Bootstrap/jQuery
Proficient with Windows Presentation Framework
Proficient with MS SQL
Proficient with Git/Bit Bucket
4+ years systems development
Requirements definition
Code re-use
Systems integration
Application development and testing
Quality assurance
Customer-centric, professional approach in working with a variety of people.
Sufficient oral and written communication to prepare required reports.
Ability to work within a team as well as independently with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Backup support in Windows Server
Moderately complex database skills
Design and implement logical and physical data model
Moderate to complex SQL
Database field encryption
Database tuning and maintenance
Managing of transactional and data warehouse environments
Extraction Translation and Loading processes
SSIS
WCF
Azure Devops
WinForms
Single-Page Application (SPA) Frameworks
Redis

Responsibilities

Write/develop code per user stories developed by the Business Analyst (BA) team.
Work with BAs and other developers on new application development in support of the integrated benefits underwriting and management platform.
Regularly meet with BAs to review new requirements, progress on existing work, and testing in an Agile Development environment.
Conduct thorough Data Exploratory Analysis before starting to code to determine potential issues with existing data not identified in the specs.
Work on existing applications within the benefits administration platform regarding new enhancements, new capabilities, and fixes on an as needed basis.
Update appropriate systems documentation to reflect changes in the original requirements documents and use cases.
Work on designing and optimizing relational database schemas based on defined requirements and understanding of the underlying data.
Create views and stored procedures necessary for use with new or existing applications and reports.
Analyze and refactor existing views or stored procedures as data or requirements change.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program