Application Developer

Zenith Insurance Company•Springfield, IL

30d•$85,736 - $118,638•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, develops, tests debugs, maintains and documents information systems applications. Performs code walk-throughs, reviews and audits. Executes complete life cycle for simple to moderately complex application components based on design specifications. This role is eligible to participate in Zenith's hybrid work schedule which provides the flexibility to work from home on select days of the week according to the in-office schedule established by regional executive leadership. Selected candidate must be able to report into one of Zenith's office locations on a weekly basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of training/experience required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience required
3+ years related work experience required
Preference for Insurance Business domain knowledge in at least 1 area (Policy, Claims, Other).
Practical understanding/demonstration of Development process and tools.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply advanced features and functions of systems, processes, technology standards and methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team player, self-starter, motivated, and multi- task oriented.
Ability to prioritize work requirements.

Responsibilities

Experience with building Power BI components
Ability to create interactive dashboards using Power BI
Familiar with Power Automate and Power Apps
Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for integration purposes, specifically VUE.js
Understanding of ETL processes and data modeling
Able to write and debug SQL statements and PL/SQL packages
Experience creating REST endpoints and understanding the API/Webhook design pattern
Experience with JSON/XML data formats
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Exposure to unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Familiar with Python and common libraries like Pandas and PyTorch
Exposure to AI components that make up a RAG model
Experience with prompt engineering
Familiar with cybersecurity standards
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Work productively and harmoniously with others on a consistent basis.
Respond positively to direction and feedback on performance.
Consistently maintain professional and appropriate demeanor.
Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/