Modern Tech Developer

TEKsystems•Lansing, MI

2d•$22 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

They are open to junior candidate with a object orientated background from school and or internship. Candidate need a bachelors degree in a Computer Science related major and a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA to get an interview. There are several group hiring for this position: Claims systems, Auto Systems, Underwriting Modernization, Special Acquisitions team, and other groups. The company is decentralized and IT departments are set up to support a specific business unit. There technology stack varies through each group and are about 80% Java shop and 20% .NET shop. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with an amazing company and culture. They are open to both Java or a .NET background and have several openings in both areas. WFH: CTH resource will need to be onsite in Lansing location for majority of the first three month with some remote flexibility. Then after the 3 to 6 month mark they will evaluate a hybrid schedule. Some resources are working as little as two days a month on site. Job Description: Our Java Software Developers: • Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and pre-existing software programs and applications • Actively participate in code/design reviews and brainstorming sessions • Develop program and system documentation • Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion • Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives

Requirements

A four-year college degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of Java, SQL, DB2, JSP, AJAX, Web Services, Spring, and/or JUnit is strongly preferred
Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges
Must be able to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division
Communication – Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Good conceptualization and abstraction skills; ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely
Proactive and Goal Oriented – Understands project vision and goals and possesses the drive to produce required daily deliverables and project milestone deliverables. Highly motivated and willing to put in the time and effort necessary to get the job done in the timeline provided
Planning and Organization – Effective at managing time and prioritizing tasks.
Team work - Enjoys working in teams with a diverse group of people
Attitude - Looking for a challenge and a positive attitude
Methodology - Willingness to learn and work in an agile methodology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with OpenShift, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery is a plus

Responsibilities

Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and pre-existing software programs and applications
Actively participate in code/design reviews and brainstorming sessions
Develop program and system documentation
Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion
Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives