Overview
Software Developer
Wilkes-Barre, PA
We are currently seeking highly motivated and skilled Software Developer to join our team at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD.
The environment: Software Development
The industry leading software development team at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance aims to improve our companies' performance and empower the organization to be more effective at everything it does. Our software platform encompasses all areas of the business from policy administration and claims handling through document management and workflow. GUARD developers enjoy a competitive total benefits package including profit sharing, relaxed dress codes, an opportunity to earn extra cash, and a modern environment conducive to creative thinking and team work.
The role: Software Developer
As a programmer at GUARD, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working with business analysts and partners to develop, innovate, and enhance business processes throughout the organization. You will be a key member of our team that ensures our system is always fast, available and scalable. You will be working with large datasets, so a focus on performance and optimized code is important.
Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Closed on all major holidays
- Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
- 401K with company match and profit sharing
- Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
- Discover opportunities to advance your career
- Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world's most admired companies
Responsibilities
- Support and enhance our existing web-based applications
- Develop new data-driven web based solutions
- Participate in project estimation and scheduling
- Support and conform to internal development standards
- Develop and maintain technical documentation
- At least 3 years of C# experience with video studio
Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years of coding experience in a work environment
- Familiarity with .NET web-based data driven applications
- Experience with C#, MVC, and Web Services
- T-SQL or comparable relational database development skills.
- Familiarity with web development infrastructure: HTML, CSS, jQuery, and LESS
- Experience with Crystal Reports, form generation, or financial reporting is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong technical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and work in an agile environment
- BS with strong academic record, or equivalent work experience
What We Do
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD is a Property & Casualty insurer rated A+ ”Superior” by A.M. Best Company (as of 7/26/23) and ultimately owned by the Berkshire Hathaway group. Our comprehensive product portfolio is designed for consumers of all types and sizes, so we feature many options for customization aimed at meeting the unique needs of each of our customers. Lines of coverage we currently write include: Workers’ Compensation, Businessowner’s (Property/Liability) Policies, Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability, Commercial Auto, and Professional Liability (with most of these being available in most states), as well as Homeowners/Renters and Personal Umbrella. The company works with a carefully selected network of independent agents and brokers.
NOTICES:
(1) We do not accept claims and will not bind or alter insurance coverage through social media sites. If you are a policyholder and wish to report a new claim, please call 888-NEW-CLMS (888-639-2567). To discuss an existing claim, call 800-673-2465 or e-mail at [email protected]. If you are a policyholder and have a question about or change to an existing policy, please contact your insurance agent or call our Customer Service Unit at 800-673-2465 or e-mail [email protected]. To protect the privacy of our customers, we will not respond to posts regarding specific claims or insurance policies through social media sites/Facebook.
(2) BH GUARD’s social media sites are intended for sharing relevant information about the company with the public. While we fully encourage interaction and discussion from interested parties, we ask that you remain respectful and responsible with your comments. Please understand that we reserve the right to remove any posts or comments we deem inappropriate, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, redundant, or embarrassing to any person or entity. We reserve the right to ban/report users not in line with these guidelines.
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