JAVA Developer, Senior

NJM Insurance Group•Trenton, NJ

About The Position

This role will be responsible for implementing and enhancing business applications as part of a highly collaborative delivery team, with a primary focus on the support of NJM’s core insurance systems implemented with Guidewire technology. The NJM team comprises talented people who do the right thing by our policyholders and each other. You’ll be part of a financially strong and stable company that has flourished on relationships, integrity, and service for more than a century. NJM is a special place where you can propel your career, help others, and make friends—all at the same time. NJM is proud to offer our employees continuous learning options, outstanding benefits, access to wellness programs, and opportunities to give back to the communities we are privileged to serve. We have been named a Forbes America’s Best-in-State Employer for five consecutive years. Come join us! It’s time for you to make a difference on our remarkable team.

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience with modern application technologies.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field required.
Extensive experience with object-oriented design and development, software architecture concepts, and web application constructs.
Extensive Experience with relational database technologies and experience writing SQL.
Experience working with integrations such as web services or messaging.
Experience with RESTful services and microservices design.
Possesses good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as part of an agile development team
Experience with AI development tools and governance for their responsible and effective use.
Experience with Microsoft SQL server.
P&C insurance experience and working with Guidewire technologies are a plus.
Cloud computing and development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Code, configure, debug, and test functionalities for core systems.
Support the design and development of new frameworks and integration patterns.
Develop, test, and maintain core systems while leveraging AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., code generation, automated refactoring, and intelligent debugging and test case generation).
Collaborate with team members on estimation, planning, execution, and delivery of features that provide business value.
Employ a quality first mindset, contributing to and focusing on testing strategies, automation, and improvement.
Focus on understanding business needs and end-to-end system flows.
Support team members by sharing technical and product knowledge.
Plan and coordinate production deployments.
Provide production support as needed.
Demonstrate curiosity and passion for innovation when collaborating within the team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled automation in the software development lifecycle.
Take pride and ownership in the systems and functionalities you implement.
Mentor other developers.
Conduct code reviews and provide oversight of all team deliverables.
Ensure adherence to design and development best practices within the team.