You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. CNA seeks to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, check out our Candidate’s Guide. This is an individual contributor role that provides technical leadership guidance and mentorship to other highly technical resources. This role leads the design, development and integration of business applications across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) for enterprise wide systems while adhering to CNA standards. This role also provides guidance to others to support the building of technical capabilities. JOB DESCRIPTION: Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines: Design, develop, and test complex applications according to CNA coding and quality standards. Design, develop and test commercial and specialty lines applications using Guidewire Policy Center. Design, configure and develop forms in Oracle Documaker and integrate with Policy Guidewire system. Design and develop integration using J2EE framework for integrating all documents publishing applications. Develop code based on business requirements or user stories. Conduct robust unit testing to ensure deliverables match the design and provide expertise to support subsequent release testing. Ensure teams adherence to the best-practice coding standards. Ensure the viability, functionality and effectiveness of essential QA tools (e.g., QA data base, test system environment and software). Ensure product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures and establishing rework standards. 100% telecommuting is allowed from anywhere in the United States. Reporting Relationship Typically reports to Director or above Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT or related and 5 (five) years of experience in software development. Must have some work experience with each of the following: Design, develop and test insurance applications using Guidewire Policy Center within commercial and specialty lines domain; Design, configure and develop forms in Oracle Documaker and integrate with Policy Guidewire system; and Design and develop integration using J2EE framework for integrating all documents publishing applications within insurance. Primary Location United States – Chicago, IL - 100% telecommuting is allowed from anywhere in the United States. Organization – Technology Mon-Fri., 8:30am – 4:45pm, 37.5 hours/week, $134,118 - $152,250 per year, overtime exempt. This position qualifies for CNA’s employee referral policy program. Apply: Submit cover letter and resume at www.cna.com CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com. At CNA, we are focused on success, individually and collectively. We pride ourselves on promoting a culture that challenges and engages people. We strive to connect people, departments and business areas, to function as a team, and to serve our customers and communities with professionalism and respect. Our dedication to employee engagement, continuous learning and the open exchange of ideas is the cornerstone of our business. These ideals, combined with our focus on the customer, enable us to explore new market opportunities and build on our success. Our values, culture and financial strength are what differentiates us from other employers and make CNA the place you want to work. CNA is committed to a diverse & inclusive culture that supports our employees, clients and communities by investing in talent and programs that empower all to be allies in equality. Globally, our employee networks - African American Employee Networking Group, Asian American & Pacific Islander Employee Network, Advocacy for Visible & Invisible Disabilities, Organization of Hispanics & Latinx Americans, Pride, Veterans, Women Impacting Leadership, and more - make CNA, and our communities, even stronger. At CNA, we have a long standing commitment to the diverse communities in which we live and work. We actively make a difference for the greater good through partnerships, sustainability, initiatives, and working together for a better tomorrow. Corporate Social Responsibility is not one person, or one department, it's the entire enterprise coming together to make the world a better place.