Developer/Program Analyst

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, On-Going Contract

LOCATION:

Chicago, IL

JOB SUMMARY FOR SENIOR DEVELOPER/PROGRAM ANALYST:

• We are looking for a Senior Developer/Programmer Analyst who can design, develop, and test complex applications according to company coding and quality standards.
• ONSITE role in Chicago, IL.
• Pay Range: $49-57/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENIOR DEVELOPER/PROGRAM ANALYST:

• Independently delivers results, creating value for the company brand, customers, and key internal stakeholders. Works with external (and offshore) resources as required.
• Develops code based on business requirements or user stories, of diverse scope and complexities.
• Conducts robust unit testing to ensure deliverables match the design and provides expertise to support subsequent release testing.
• Independently develops, maintains, and provides technical expertise to transfer knowledge, document processes, and create a knowledge base for implementations. Identifies, develops, and implements IT policies and procedures surrounding IT quality and governance and their respective data ensuring proper oversight, security and resilience in area of responsibility.
• Actively adheres to established quality and reliability standards, and ensures team(s) adhere to the same quality and standards.
• Ensures the viability, functionality and effectiveness of essential QA tools (e.g., QA data base, test system environment and software).
• Ensures product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures, and establishing rework standards.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR SENIOR DEVELOPER/PROGRAM ANALYST:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience
• Required skills: Application development, unit testing, project leadership, agile

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR DEVELOPER/PROGRAM ANALYST:

• Preferred experience with the insurance industry
• Solid software development skills developing commercial grade applications.
• Solid technical understanding and experience in Agile process, such as SCRUM and Extreme Programming (preferably experience as a SCRUM Master).
• Strong experience in Test Driven Development (TDD) Methodology.
• Strong and solid experience with development in a pair programming environment and versatility with modern Dev Ops methodologies and tools, such as Jenkins, Concourse CI and/or Gradle, etc.
• Ability to apply industry standard software development methodologies, such as Agile.