Software Engineer II

Summary:
Responsible for creating desired functionality to assigned content products or services. Develops tests and implements software that provides robust technical infrastructure and/or software applications used by business units.

The Software Engineer II will be a member of one of several cross-functional development teams ranging from 5 to 7 team members. This is a mid-level position who will assist in various software development functions relating to products for internal and external customers.

Why Jewelers Mutual:
Since 1913 weve been committed to supporting the Jewelry industry and putting customers at the center of everything we do. With over a century of trusted expertise were financially strong forward-thinking and driven by curiosity. Guided by our core values of Agility Accountability and Relevancy we lead through innovation.

As a technology focused organization we embrace cutting-edge tools and data-driven insights to continuously improve our products services and customer experience. Our mission is to be the industrys most trusted advisor by investing in our people adopting new technologies and striving for excellence.

Were dedicated to fostering growth through collaboration powered by bold thinking teamwork and the passion of our people.

Here youll:

• Move fast and embrace change
• Always look for better ways
• Grow thrive and help shape whats next

Join us and be part of a culture where you can make an impact while building your future.

What Youll Do:

• Supports a single product backlog
• Demonstrates knowledge of solutions within assigned domain product or service
• Develops applications and the underlying framework
• Collaborates to evaluate application designs
• Implements tests and delivers new features for multiple platforms
• Coordinates with QA team to initiate testing and ensure testing is completed
• May design framework and software standards and make suggestions for systems / software improvements
• Works to understand customer needs and usage of the product the team supports.
• Collaborates well with scrum team members on design and development ideas and concepts. Accepts feedback and challenges status quo.
• Recommends solutions based on established best practices
• Sees patterns and uses conceptual thinking to solve problems
• Work is more variable at this level; as such must collaborate with team and other SMEs to consider multiple options to solve problems.
• Has ability to identify processes that would result in reduced costs increased efficiencies or closer alignment to company objective
• Proactively collaborate with team to make tactical decisions that translate into specific actions with a goal of implementing MVP in the short term with an eye to long term objectives
• Issues not defined by best practices are escalated to senior team members or Management
• Mostly self-sufficient and capable of working with limited supervision
• Has an informed opinion and is able to articulate complicated technical issues to less technical management or leadership or to less senior team members.
• Has a persuasive argument but accepting of financial/time/other constraints that may impact decision making.
• Leads meetings with partners to gain alignment and understanding
• Promotes a mentor/mentee relationship with less experienced team members
• Creates and delivers presentations and communications to peers

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university;
• 2 years of experience in software coding and development ;
• 2 years of experience with Gosu Apex Java XML SQL C# Javascript APIs.
• Knowledge in problem solving database application servers application design and testing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information to groups of internal and external project stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Lean/Agile best practices DevOps and has a history of supporting team members on projects using various development methodologies (Waterfall to Agile)
• Demonstrates thought leadership through innovative creative problem solving that arrives at actionable next steps in alignment with desired business outcomes.
• Versed in multiple IDEs and Languages including Gosu and Java.
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse groups executives managers and subject matter experts
• High level understanding of our technologies to be able to work and understand our technical team. These technologies include Guidewire Ratabase Paymentus Image Right and SmartComm
• Commitment to continuous learning by obtaining Guidewire Cloud Certification with company support
• Approaches work in a structured systematic way organizing and prioritizing workload to meet demands of the team department and organization
• Understands enterprise and product priorities and escalates appropriately any deviations from those priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills: ability to define problems collect data establish facts draw valid conclusions and make recommendations
• Commitment to continuous building of personal professional knowledge: ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures etc.
• Excellent communication skills with on-site and geographically disparate teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of the benefits of rapid prototyping to demonstrate the merits of a proposed solution.
• Approach problems with an entrepreneurial mindset. Design experiments measure outcomes adapt as needed.
• Highly motivated with a passion for creating and supporting great products.
• Thrives on collaboration working side by side with people of all backgrounds and disciplines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to gain the respect of the team stakeholders and management.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes performance bonuses generous paid time off and a top-tier retirement program with 401(k) matching and additional company contributions.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented passionate peers who value ownership and continuous learning.
• Community & Giving: Benefit from 50% charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time to support nonprofit causes
• Great Place to Work Certified: Join a team recognized for an environment of innovation and growth.

Accessibility and Accommodations
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know by contacting