Software Developer II - Web/Java

Description

Come Smile with Us!

Are you a developer who enjoys turning ideas into impactful solutions? As a Software Developer II for Delta Dental of Iowa, you will help create and enhance customer-facing and internal applications, working across the full software development lifecycle. You will partner with experienced team members, expand your technical expertise, and play a key role in delivering reliable, scalable solutions that support our business and customers. This hybrid position is located in Johnston, Iowa and not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Learn from Manesh what it's like to be a Software Developer at Delta Dental.

Why Delta Dental of Iowa?

For your smile. For your health. For your community.

At Delta Dental of Iowa, we’re more than just a dental and vision insurance company. Improving health and wellness is at the center of everything we do. As a not-for-profit, we aim to build stronger communities by investing in actions that promote and improve health. Delta Dental of Iowa invests 40% of our dollars directly back into the communities we serve.

Come see why we are passionate about "Bringing Smiles" to our customers. Our team enjoys competitive pay and benefits, an awesome "One Team" approach, and a company culture that fosters "Exceptional Quality Service" and "Leadership at All Levels." Together, we can make a difference – not only in Iowa but across the country.

Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities: 

• Develop and maintain new and existing applications. 
  • With guidance, create and maintain moderately complex applications for the benefit of internal and external customers.
  • Assist in the creation of technical design documents for projects. 
  • Provide unit testing for all code changes with the goal of providing a stable production environment.
  • Troubleshoot bugs and provide effective solutions to application defects based on user feedback.
• Develop appropriate requirements, scope, and estimates.
  • Communicate consistently and effectively with internal team members to understand requirements.
  • Independently create or assist project team members in developing scope documents. 
  • Assist project team members in the development of project estimates. 
• Fulfill roles and responsibilities of a technology team member.
  • Ensure appropriate requirements, scope, and estimates are completed in a timely manner. 
  • Understand  the impact of projects on both business and technology.
  • Provide regular updates on task status and track hours worked.
  • Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Assist other team members through code review and constructive criticism.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.
  • Develop working relationships with internal team members and business partners.
  • Build trust with partners through knowledge and technology delivery.
  • Communicate effectively to other team members and internal business partners.
• Develop an understanding of internal processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain a deep understanding of internal workflows, business processes, and how different departments interact with software development efforts. 
  • Build solutions that align with organizational needs and improve efficiency.
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities and manage workloads to meet established deadlines.
• Develop an understanding of internal processes.
• Possess a deep understanding of programming languages, algorithms, data structures, and software development principles, enabling the implementation of efficient and scalable solutions.
• Apply strong analytical thinking and problem-solving to break down complex challenges into manageable components, viewing obstacles as opportunities
• Demonstrate adaptability and curiosity by embracing change and continuously learning
• Collaborate with the director and technical lead to identify learning opportunities, including evolving system architecture best practices, development languages, frameworks, tools, and techniques.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new or relevant products and technologies.
• Provide on-call support when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required 

1. Associate’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

2. 2-3 years of experience in application development, or equivalent work experience.

3. Experience with Java based web development frameworks and platforms.

4. Knowledge of SQL and database design principles.

5. 2-3 years of experience working with Java, JavaScript, HTML5, XML, and CSS.

6. Knowledge and experience with code development tools: Git, Bitbucket, IntelliJ, Bamboo, and Jira or similar tooling.

Preferred

1. Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

2. Experience building within the Spring Framework.

3. Knowledge and experience building or working with web service API’s. 

4. Some experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.