Sr. Applications Engineer

job summary:

• Write technical design and specifications, writes code, and assists in development of new applications and products and enhancements to existing applications and products.
• Break down complex technical problems and work alongside architects and project managers to engineer solutions that meet business requirements within project constraints.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code analysis tools and code reviews. This may include reviewing SONAR findings, preparing sample data for execution of programs, and system integration testing.
• Implement or modifies applications to accomplish functions in compliance with the Software Development Life Cycle framework
• Be a champion for best practices throughout the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, testing methodologies and deployment management.
• Identify risks and mitigation options and makes recommendations.
• Build and deploy code using enterprise tools and processes and support setup of multiple test environments.
• Exhibit best practices in source code management
• Support, troubleshoot and debug coding defects identified during quality assurance and business partner validation.
• Adhere to all quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with and lead project team members, including external and offshore partners, during development process.
• Support and implementation planning and execution of software releases into the production environment.
• Be a driver in project planning, design, and estimating activities.
• Stays current and builds knowledge of multiple programming languages and related development tools.
• Provides timely and accurate project status reporting.
• Builds knowledge of P&C insurance concepts and Hanover application systems.

• 5 - 8 years' experience in JAVA development
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred
• Ability to analyze and creatively solve problems
• Ability to excel in an Agile, team-oriented environment
• Execution of well-defined project tasks
• strong and effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pay attention to minute detail and quality
• Initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• strong problem-solving skills

• Java
• JS/Angular
• Python
• SQL
• HTML5/CSS
• XML
• Web Services/REST Service
• Spring/Hibernate
• J2EE technologies
• Linux

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)