Senior Developer

Our Story

Imagine being part of a team that’s not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.

What’s in Store 

We're on the lookout for a Senior Developer. As a Senior Developer, you will set architectural direction and system development standards as well as directly contribute to the design and development of new applications to support business needs. Apply architectural principals and standards and provide direction and support on existing systems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

System Design and Technical Leadership

• Participate in and/or lead the effort in the evaluation of business requirements and processes, preparation of application system specifications and the development, testing and implementation of efficient, cost-effective applications solutions
• Provide design leadership and set direction for new systems development
• Establish procedures for change control and product migration
• Assume responsibility and ownership for all systems and system related problems, regardless of current assignment

System Development

• Review documented business requirements and test plans and provide technical feedback to Business Analysts

Testing/Troubleshooting

• Ensure quality through thorough unit testing of all code and participating in systems integrated testing
• Assist Business Analysts and End Users with any technical issues during systems integrated testing, parallel testing, training sessions and demonstrations

System Support

• Provide on-call support for the production systems on a rotating basis
• Maintain existing applications adhering to the established architecture and standards for that application

Documentation

• Write technical documentation in support of assigned projects
• Document all code using format established by the project

Communication

• Develop and maintain effective relationships and communication with the team, other co-workers, management, clients and vendors 

This role is a full-time, Home-Based position.

Your Expertise, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Three to five years’ software development experience
•  Experience in developing systems using C#, Visual Basic, .NET and SQL Server
• WPF, Web Service Development, MVC is a plus
• Experience with mainframe systems and data is a plus (COBOL, VSAM, and MVS)
• Experience in working with Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Insurance industry experience preferred

Benefits

At Davies North America, we are dedicated to supporting the well-being and future of our qualifying employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure your health and that of your family.
• A 401k plan with employer matching to help you build a secure financial future.
• Our time-off policies, including Discretionary Time Off for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) package for non-exempt employees, reflect our commitment to promoting a healthy work environment.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability plans, providing essential financial protection for you and your loved ones.

Diversity and Inclusion

Davies is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces a wide range of perspectives and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought is essential for innovation and creativity, and we actively promote an environment where all voices are valued and heard.

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