First Insurance Company Of Hawaii
Software Engineer I - Guidewire / Hybrid, Bala Cynwyd, PA
First Insurance Company Of Hawaii, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States, 19004
Description
Marketing Statement:
Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.
Job Summary:
Participates in the customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of the Guidewire suite of applications and systems. Assists in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance.
Essential Job Functions:
Codes and configures software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers
Standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software
Oversees testing and development fixes
Designs and executes unit testing
Assists in gathering user requirements for fixes and enhancements
Assists in developing and documenting application specifications
Understands and follows SDLC processes such as change management processes, release processes, source code controls, build processes, and others
Troubleshoots and resolves production problems
Creates, maintains and updates various knowledge articles such as Standard Operating Procedures, Knowledge Base Articles, FAQ, Design and Configuration documents
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Performs a variety of tasks using creativity and latitude required
Open to learn Guidewire suite of applications through training and self-learning courses
Willingness to improve domain expertise through Insurance certifications and courses
Full Stack
Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assists in the decision-making with new methods and technologies
Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch
Develops and maintains responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies
Builds robust back-end systems and APIs
Ensures high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions
Responsible for development using full-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies
Responsible for development using full-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) is required
1-2 years software development and maintenance experience is preferred
1-2 years professional development experience in Java (J2EE) is preferred
1-2 years professional development experience with SQL using Microsoft SQL Server databases is preferred
Experience providing technical support for resolutions
Experience working with source code repositories
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
Knowledge of deployment automation tools and DevOps practices is a plus
Knowledge of SDLC and software support and maintenance approaches like Scrum and Waterfall
Knowledge of Unit testing frameworks
Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support
Knowledge of tools and techniques for design, development, and support of Client/Server applications
Knowledge of scripting languages and tools for creating event-driven, interactive webpages
Knowledge of tools and programming languages for writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and tools
Strong writing and communication skills
Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions
Strategic thinking: Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Superior attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities
Ability to work independently and without supervision
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Salary range $54,000 to $75,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
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Marketing Statement:
Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.
Job Summary:
Participates in the customization, development, enhancement and maintenance of the Guidewire suite of applications and systems. Assists in the design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation phases of the application systems development process and also provides technical support for application systems bug fixes, defects, issue resolution and regular maintenance.
Essential Job Functions:
Codes and configures software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers
Standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software
Oversees testing and development fixes
Designs and executes unit testing
Assists in gathering user requirements for fixes and enhancements
Assists in developing and documenting application specifications
Understands and follows SDLC processes such as change management processes, release processes, source code controls, build processes, and others
Troubleshoots and resolves production problems
Creates, maintains and updates various knowledge articles such as Standard Operating Procedures, Knowledge Base Articles, FAQ, Design and Configuration documents
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Performs a variety of tasks using creativity and latitude required
Open to learn Guidewire suite of applications through training and self-learning courses
Willingness to improve domain expertise through Insurance certifications and courses
Full Stack
Responsible for working on both front-end and back-end development processes and assists in the decision-making with new methods and technologies
Designs, develops, and maintains fully-fledged and functioning platforms with databases or servers which do not need other third-party applications to build an entire system from scratch
Develops and maintains responsive, intuitive user interfaces using modern web technologies
Builds robust back-end systems and APIs
Ensures high performance, security, and scalability of the software solutions
Responsible for development using full-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies
Responsible for development using full-stack development, including proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end technologies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science, MIS, or Software Engineering) is required
1-2 years software development and maintenance experience is preferred
1-2 years professional development experience in Java (J2EE) is preferred
1-2 years professional development experience with SQL using Microsoft SQL Server databases is preferred
Experience providing technical support for resolutions
Experience working with source code repositories
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access)
Knowledge of deployment automation tools and DevOps practices is a plus
Knowledge of SDLC and software support and maintenance approaches like Scrum and Waterfall
Knowledge of Unit testing frameworks
Knowledge of formal methodologies for planning and executing application development, enhancement, or support
Knowledge of tools and techniques for design, development, and support of Client/Server applications
Knowledge of scripting languages and tools for creating event-driven, interactive webpages
Knowledge of tools and programming languages for writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies and tools
Strong writing and communication skills
Strong analytical ability with the capability to determine the root cause of problems and issues and provide solutions
Strategic thinking: Applies organizational acumen to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization
Superior attention to detail
Ability to juggle multiple, competing, frequently changing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities
Ability to work independently and without supervision
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Salary range $54,000 to $75,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base.
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.
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