Senior Application Developer - Crop

QBE Insurance Group • Ramsey, MN

13d • $93,000 - $174,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to design and deliver technical solutions for complex business requirements by analyzing and consulting key stakeholders on business needs, defining and writing specifications for particular components of specialized projects, conducting user acceptance testing and troubleshooting errors.
•Location: Ramsey, Minnesota, Fargo, North Dakota or Council Bluffs, Iowa highly preferred, though fully remote will be considered for the right candidate
•Work Arrangement: This role requires 3 days/week in the office, though fully remote will be considered for the right candidate
•The salary range for this role is between $93,000-$174,000, depending on experience and location

Requirements

• Significant relevant experience.
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ideally Expert (or equivalent) or Practitioner within one or more processes.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 5 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in computer operations.
• Define, generate and adapt technology to serve user needs
• Design, set-up, operate, and correct malfunctions involving application of technological systems
• Anticipate obstacles, estimate time and resources needed for the completion of a project
• Utilize effective written and verbal communication with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Assume a methodical approach to evaluate situations; effectively and efficiently present logic, reasoning, and analysis to others
• Conceptualize and innovate creative solutions; assist with managing projects
• Understand team dynamics and utilize the individual strengths of each member to achieve results
• Collaborate with people at different levels within the organization to accomplish a common goal
• Multi-task and handle competing priorities; adjust plans, goals, actions or priorities to meet changing situations
• Act with a sense of urgency
• Adapt and be flexible in a complex, changing environment
• Participate in continuing education related to the job
• Keep current with new and emerging technology related to area of responsibility
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field
• Application development
• increasing levels of responsibility
• Working knowledge of relational databases and management information systems (MIS)
• Working knowledge of technical documentation
• Working knowledge of software development lifecycle and relevant milestones
• Working knowledge of .NET technologies (C#) and object relational mapping (ORMs)
• Working knowledge of n-tier architecture
• Working knowledge of technology, languages and related components for area of responsibility
• Basic knowledge of the insurance industry

Responsibilities

• Design effective applications for business use by utilizing subject matter expertise, analyzing business requirements and recommending best solutions to key stakeholders
• Support project efficiency by collaborating with business system analysts, business unit teams and project managers to set appropriate schedule, tasks and quality guidelines for application development projects
• Mentor team in the building of applications by assisting with estimation of resources required for assigned components, supporting the accurate translation of specifications into programming language, forecasting solutions to anticipated problems and resolving basic escalated issues
• Facilitate the development of accurate applications by coordinating testing of functionality and analyzing complex sample data-sets to ensure accuracy of program output, identify and escalate issues and support the achievement of quality assurance
• Assist junior developers by reviewing application design and code and clarifying issues to troubleshoot errors and gaps, refine processes and technical standards and ensure continual effectiveness of team deliverables
• Deliver accurate record-keeping by writing detailed documentation for the operation of complex programs to facilitate user understanding of application functioning
• Liaise with vendors by communicating application enhancement needs and informing on operational issues to ensure deliverables work effectively and align with changing organizational requirements
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level