Java Developer

Westfield Insurance Co; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Application Development Engineer to develop and maintain software applications. Responsibilities include coding, testing, and collaborating in an Agile environment. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in application development, proficiency in Java, and experience with CI/CD. This position is hybrid, requiring three or more days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Application Development or a related field.
• Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), REST API development, and integration technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Certification as a Software Development Professional is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, and tests high-quality, moderate complexity programs.
• Collaborates with technical leads to understand business needs and technical requirements.
• Implements and supports CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
• Designs and documents RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Maintains and modifies programs in production.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

REST API development

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Application Development Engineer (Java Developer), working under moderate supervision, is responsible for the development of software applications by coding, testing, and maintaining application software. The role works closely with lead/senior engineers, teammates and other stakeholders, often in a SAFe Agile team, to ensure that moderate complexity software solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget. The role works with technical mentors to ensure that best practices and standards are followed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops, modifies, and tests high-quality, moderate complexity programs, reports, shell scripts, and system interfaces that meet business requirements, ensuring standard processes are followed.
• Collaborates with technical leads, other technology teams, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and technical requirements.
• Implements and supports CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Designs and documents RESTful APIs and integration services using OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Performs coding and unit testing for custom developed or commercial software applications and implements effective business solutions and processes across a portfolio of applications to improve business operations.
• Maintains and modifies programs currently in production to ensure they meet business requirements and run efficiently in the production environment.
• Tests and/or scans code to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Identifies and resolves defects and code quality issues in a timely manner.
• Participates in code reviews and adheres to coding standards and best practices.
• Performs quality assurance functions including unit testing, system testing, integration testing.
• Under moderate to minimal supervision, analyzes and troubleshoots technical issues in applications and provides timely resolution to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
• Participates in application maintenance activities as needed such as application upgrades, adherence to security protocols, and user support.
• Keeps up to date with industry trends and developments in software engineering and related fields to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

Job Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in Application Development or a related field.
• Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), REST API development, and integration technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and/or commensurate experience.
• Certification as a Software Development Professional is desirable in applicable technologies.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Location

Hybrid defined as three (3) or more days per week in the office.

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively, to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Nimble Learning, including troubleshooting and research of new technologies

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

About Us

Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products. Westfield underwrites commercial, personal, surety, and specialty lines of coverage through a network of leading independent agents and brokers in the United States and specialty products through Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. As a mutual insurance company with more than 3,000 employees, Westfield has revenues in excess of $4 billion and more than $10 billion in assets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United States: All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

United Kingdom: Westfield is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.