Software Engineer III (FinPro) - Hybrid (Raleigh or Jersey City)

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

JOB SUMMARY

The Software Engineer III develops, implements, and maintains software solutions that enable business operations to realize company goals & objectives.  The incumbent performs analysis, design, coding, debugging, testing, and support of software applications.  May be assigned to develop new applications/systems, enhance/upgrade existing systems or provide production support.  He/she works independently on moderately complex projects, receiving only general direction. May provide assistance and direction to less experienced peers.

This is a Hybrid, twice-a-week role in our Raleigh or Jersey City Offices.

Essential RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA)  to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts, which typically include design specifications, source code, test scripts and test results.
• Coordinates with software architects and Software engineer IVs to ensure that the engineering realization is in accordance with Enterprise Architecture principles and software development best practices.
• As part of Agile teams, completes software development work which includes application design, coding, code review and testing. Keeps Agile team and APM apprised of project status.
• Offers suggestions to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives.
• Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues, and devising methods to mitigating them.
• Liaises with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Supports business units in the resolution of in-depth user questions and issues following production support process and SLA’s. Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and software engineering standards, practices and tools.
• Provides input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap, High Level Estimates Collaborates with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards, guidelines, processes, and templates. Demonstrates experience in managing team priorities, resolving conflicts, and driving continuous improvement within the development process.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized software engineering best practices, methods & techniques.
• Extensive experience in developing software applications on the assigned technology platform.
• Extensive knowledge on source code change management and related tools.
• Knowledge and experience using agile software development principles, process and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills in order to provide end user/business owner systems support. Knowledge of production support processes such as incident and problem management techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance both technical challenges and team dynamics.
• Comfortable with task delegation, performance tracking, and ensuring that team members remain aligned with overall project objectives.

Technology Experience and Expertise

• Development Experience with Java & .Net C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Experienced in scalable, high-availability back end technologies Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Experience with non-relational database technologies preferred such as Memcached, MongoDB, Redis
• Strong JavaScript back end development experience with common frameworks Angular, RxJS, Node, etc.
• Front end development experience including ReactJS, Webpack, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Accessibility and Responsive Layouts UI/UX development experience.
• Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data
• Strong understanding of server-side software, scalability, performance, and reliability Skills
• Strong understanding of the OSI model, Networking, OS Layer and Services
• Understanding of continuous delivery tools like Chef, Puppet, Salt
• Understanding of continuous integration and deployment tools like Octopus deploy, Jenkins
• Proficient in: Java, .Net C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 & CSS, Windows, IIS, Linux, Tomcat, JBoss, Visio, TSQL, SSIS, PL/SQL, shell scripting
• Some experience with Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, OpenStack, Swift, is a nice to have even if it is lab experience.
• Excellent communication skills:
  • Excellent command of the English language, i.e. Ability to write and understand the written documents, email and other forms of electronic communications.
  • Ability to discuss, articulate and simplify technology to non-technical people.

Education & Experience:

• Required knowledge and skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field plus 5 to 7 years of related experience. 

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For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$120,000 - $150,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.

• Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.

   

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