Overview

Title:Software Developer

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us.

Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A “Superior” grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you’re looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.

Benefits:

• Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!
• 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

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.

Responsibilities:

• Support and enhance our existing applications
• Develop new data-driven solutions
• Participate in project estimation and scheduling
• Support and conform to internal development standards
• Develop and maintain technical documentation

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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, and jQuery
• Familiarity with common website security threats and prevention techniques
• Basic knowledge of software version control systems, preferably Git.
• 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