Application Developer

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office

About Us:

You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities:

• Works under moderate supervision and oversight in a production support and/or project team environment to deliver both custom-developed and package-based software.
• Assists translating business and system requirements into technical requirements and design documents for the proposed solution.
• Uses standard processes to code, test, and analyze software programs and applications.
• Contributes to estimates, and performs coding and unit testing for custom-developed applications.
• Performs quality assurance functions including unit testing, system testing, and integration testing.
• Provides production support to existing applications as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring security standards are met and business continuity activities are completed as needed.
• May participate in requirements gathering efforts and test plan coordination.
• May assist in coordinating and directing remote resources.
• Adheres to software development lifecycle and service management processes.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant technology, tools, processes and related best practices.
• May coordinate projects or initiatives of low to moderate complexity.
• Travels occasionally in order to participate in special assignments, training, and/or travel between office locations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience performing application development and/or production support.
• Experience with .NET and C# preferred.
• 2 years’ experience successfully working on low to moderate complexity assignments/ projects.
• 2 years’ experience with enterprise development concepts as it related to code management, quality standards, and security requirements.
• Actively learns through experimentation when handling new situations/problems and utilizes lessons from past success and failures.
• Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience analyzing and solving low to moderate complexity problems
• Solid oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield.

Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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Applications for positions posted on Westfield Careers must be filed on-line through the Westfield Careers portal. If you are a disabled person who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete an online application, please contact HR Assist by email at hrassist@westfieldgrp.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.