Level 1 DCL Interface Developer @DARWIN

Company:

Mercer

Description:

A Level 1 DCL Interface Developer typically plays a supportive role within the Connectivity and Data Integration Team (CDI) focusing on the development of Payroll and Provider Interfaces using Darwin Coding Language (DCL*) and testing the integration based on test scenarios provided.

Darwin Coding Language (DCL) is a proprietary configuration tool developed in Darwin. This is used in Darwin Evolve to create the basic building blocks of our platform (benefits client schemes and interfacing). There is no expectation that anyone applying for the role will have any background or prior knowledge of DCL syntax.

THE ROLE & YOUR MISSION

Role profile: DELIVERING

• Have a good understanding of all processes and ways of working within the team.

• Be aware of Darwins capabilities and limitations

• Develop complex Darwin Interfaces based on clear specifications using DCL

• Translate business requirements into technical requirements

• Update / Fix Darwin Interfaces based on change requests / bugs

• Follow DCL standards in terms of naming and design of configuration file

• Assist other Darwin support teams with debugging of Interfaces

• Maintain and update status of tasks using available tools (Jira/Confluence) and meet project deadlines.

• Maintain open communication with project stakeholders

• Develop and implement comprehensive documentation that outlines best practices standardized workflows and templates for the effective execution of Darwin implementation areas ensuring consistency and quality across all project initiatives.

• Identify areas that need improvement and flag them to appropriate Subject Matter Experts.

YOUR EXPERIENCE & VALUES

Soft skills

• Drive and determination and the ability to work in a changing fluid organization.

• Self-motivated with the ability to produce high quality work without supervision.

• Analytical and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail.

• A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work.

• Flexible and creative ways of working to manage effective delivery in varied challenging situations.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Experienced at dealing with users at all levels singly and in groups.

• Knowledge and experience working with basic programming algorithms and notions.

• Curious about new technologies and excited to find ways to implement them.

• Knowledge and experience of data serialization formats: XML JSON.

• Follows and give feedback on processes and ways of working consistently.

• Estimates tasks accurately.

• Anticipates blockers identifies dependencies of either product or technical nature and addresses them with the appropriate people.

• Has a good level of autonomy is able to take technical decisions on their own balance priorities in their area of expertise aligns with the delivery goals.

• End to end delivery and ownership of small to medium sized implementations.

• Understands business needs and can challenge certain requirements.

• Ability to gather compile and process information from a variety of departments and stakeholders.

• Collaborates with other colleagues inside direct responsibilities.

OUR BENEFITS & CULTURE

• An opportunity to work in a fast-growing innovative company with lots of room for progression and career growth;

• A fail-friendly environment that encourages learning and initiative;

• A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

• 30 days off (25 legal days off 1 extra day off on your birthday public holiday replacement days extra buy/sell from your benefits budget);

• Performance Bonus scheme

• Matching charity contributions charity days off and the Pay it Forward charity challenge;

• Core benefits - Pension Life and Medical Insurance Meal Vouchers Travel Insurance;

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background disability ethnic origin family duties gender orientation or expression marital status nationality parental status personal or social status political affiliation race religion and beliefs sex/gender sexual orientation or expression skin color or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.