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Job Description
Company Details
Berkley Small Business Solutions (BSB) will offer commercial insurance products for standard and preferred nonfleet transportation and small businesses. We will utilize a modern technology platform that will leverage data and analytics to deliver a superior customer experience.
W. R. Berkley Corporation founded in 1967 is one of the nations premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our longterm strategy of decentralized operations allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively.
Responsibilities
The Software Architect is responsible for designing and implementing systemwide architecture to ensure scalability reliability and alignment with business objectives. This role involves leading the development of new software applications conducting database analysis and overseeing application programming to support both internal and external business partners. The Software Architect will standardize quality assurance procedures oversee software testing and manage the resolution of software defects. Additionally this role includes developing and maintaining comprehensive system documentation identifying and resolving system and workflow issues and contributing to the design engineering implementation and support of businesscritical information systems.
- Develop test implement and maintain business software applications and databases
- Generate code conforming to the design specification provided for new project development
- Modify existing source to realize change requests continuous improvement and/or bug fixes
- Locate and correct identified program errors
- Execute unit tests on new code and code changes in accordance with specified test plans
- Clearly and concisely document code additions code changes test procedures & results and all other work performed
- Leverage advanced analytical skills for evaluating improvements to process and system flow
- Analyze manage and manipulate robust data models
- Execute various programming and database deliverables
- Leverage advanced frontend application and backend database construction skills to ensure the endtoend operation and integrity of the application
- Utilize advanced database skills (Stored Procs triggers inner/outer joins Data Modeling etc.
- Identify opportunities to improve both the development approach and the integrity and quality of the final product
- Employ quality control checks throughout the development process
- Implement robust test methodologies and automation
- Coordinate with user departments to define system problems and enhancements
- Perform periodic systems analyst duties to support the development of required specifications using database systems to resolve end user requests
- Analyze existing workflow for efficiency; recommend and implement needed changes including PC and network system
- Control; balance procedures for current and future systems as assigned
- Provide inhouse education for end user systems as needed
- Provide counsel and assist team members and business partners as needed
- Carry out procedures for handling system changes and enhancements
- Collaborate with Project Manager users and Information Technology team in defining project deliverables including definition database programming issue resolution testing and implementation
- Provide weekly project status reports as requested
- Assist in supporting existing applications as required
May perform other functions as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years experience: software development platform migration and deployments software installation and configuration source control management processes and maintenance and support of the abovementioned Microsoft technologies and platforms.
- Fundamental working knowledge of C# (MVC) ASP AJAX Web Services SOA HTML CSS HTTP JavaScript JSON JQUERY XML SQL Server SQL Reporting and Analysis Services Visual Studio DB2 C Data Modeling Web Browsers Data Management Security and Administration Internet Technologies software development practices and processes including but not limited to the Microsoft set Products and development tools. Knowledgeable in the usage and support of various other standard as well as opensource desktop and server applications in support of the property and casualty insurance business professional. Proficient in various types of computer and communication technological hardware.
- Recent work experience in Angular 10 and/or IBM Integration Bus (IIB) is a plus.
- Change and problem management practices processes and procedures as defined within ITIL Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Physical and Data Security.
- Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance terms workflow and processes
- Any level of Guidewire is a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication presentation consultative and negotiation skills
- Work professionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Provide exemplary customer service; respond promptly to customer needs
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal communication presentation consultative and negotiation skills
- Work professionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Provide exemplary customer service; respond promptly to customer needs
- Demonstrate sound judgment; strong decision making/problem solving skills; utilize critical thinking skills
- Compare analyze and interpret data
Education
- Bachelors degree in information technology preferred or relevant experience/training
Additional Company Details
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer
We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms.
The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees.
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the scope complexity and location of the role; the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
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