Software Engineer Level III (SQL/Python)

Job Responsibilities
Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts, which typically include design specifications, source code, test scripts and test results.
Coordinates with software architects and Software engineer IVs to ensure that the engineering realization is in accordance with Enterprise Architecture principles and software development best practices.
As part of Agile teams, completes software development work which includes application design, coding, code review and testing. Keeps Agile team and APM apprised of project status.
Offers suggestions to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives.
Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues, and devising methods to mitigating them.
Liaises with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
Supports business units in the resolution of in-depth user questions and issues following production support process and SLA’s.
Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and software engineering standards, practices and tools.
Provides input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap, High Level Estimates
Collaborates with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards, guidelines, processes, and templates.
Qualification

Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience
Development Experience with Java or .Net C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
Experienced in scalable, high-availability back-end technologies Oracle, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL
Experience with non-relational database technologies preferred such as Memcached, MongoDB, Redis
Strong JavaScript back end development experience with common frameworks Angular, Rxjs, Node, etc...
Front end development experience including ReactJS, Webpack, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Accessibility and Responsive Layouts UI/UX development experience.
Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data
Strong understanding of server-side software, scalability, performance, and reliability Skills
Strong understanding of the OSI model, Networking, OS Layer and Services
Understanding of continuous delivery tools like Chef, Puppet, Salt
Understanding of continuous integration and deployment tools like Octopus deploy, Jenkins
Proficient in: Python, SQL
Some experience with Java, .Net C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 & CSS, Windows, IIS, Linux, Tomcat, JBoss, Visio, TSQL, SSIS, PL/SQL, shell scripting
Excellent communication skills:


Desired Skills/Experience
Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized software engineering best practices, methods & techniques.
Extensive experience in developing software applications on the assigned technology platform.
Extensive knowledge on source code change management and related tools.
Knowledge and experience using agile software development principles, process, and tools.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
Strong customer service skills in order to provide end user/business owner systems support.
Knowledge of production support processes such as incident and problem management techniques

Additional Information
Required knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field plus 5 to 8 years of related experience.
About The Specialty Insurance Company

The company is a global leader in providing specialty insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance solutions.