Full Stack Developer (Java17 / Backend)

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Individual contributor responsible providing a high level of expertise in systems analysis and design application development and/or integration and testing of complex systems applications to support business needs. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on a project and/or program. The focus of this position will be leading architecting designing developing or integrating business applications.

As determined by CNA and depending on the applicants experience and/or qualifications candidates may be hired into one of two Full Stack Developer positions: Full Stack Developer or Sr. Full Stack Developer. Typically 37 years of related experience.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes and designs or prepares application system specifications and develops tests and implements efficient and cost effective application solutions. Includes issue resolution and ongoing system maintenance.
• May lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources. May hold the development lead or sub lead role on a project and/or program.
• Acts as technical consultant to programming staff and/or business unit to mentor staff in all phases of the program development testing and implementation process. Participates in instructing directing and checking the design or applications work of others.
• Coordinates the activities of the section with the client area and other IT areas (e.g. infrastructure testing and solutions).
• Researches and evaluates new alternative solutions and/or architecture and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design including estimating costs as necessary.
• Acts as liaison between clients vendors consulting resources and applications area. Assists with relationship management contract negotiations and ensuring adherence to requirements.
• May participate in developing recommendations for architecture direction and applications portfolio.
• In conjunction with operations area technical staff supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Solid technical knowledge of high level programming languages databases interfaces and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
• Indepth knowledge of the system development life cycle and system and application program development technological alternatives.
• Proven knowledge of client areas functions and systems.
• Proven understanding of state of the art application development support software packagesproficiency in at least one higher level programming language.
• Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of interface design and user centered design methods.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers IT management and staff and internal/external business partners/clients.
• Ability to manage projects and lead teams.
• Full stack developer. React NodeJS for front end development. Java for backend.
• Working experience with JDK 11 and JDK 17.
• Knowledge of the Spring ecosystem which includes Spring 5 Spring Data Spring microservice patterns.
• Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns Producer Consumer Event Driven Architecture and Circuit Breakers.
• Kubernetes
• Cloud Providers such as GCP AWS and Azure.
• Solid SQL/relational database foundation.
• Advanced knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms APIs and Webservices
• Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Typically a minimum of seven years of systems analysis and application program development experience.
• Some previous project leadership experience.
• Applicable certifications preferred.

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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.

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