Job Summary

Individual contributor providing expertise in systems analysis & design, application development, and systems integration of large scale applications leveraging Java technologies. This position needs to develop end-to-end understanding of systems (how to maintain centrally developed or integrated systems, how to develop alternate/automated solutions to business problems), partner with architects, and liaise with Managed Service Providers to enable delivery of strategic technology initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs large scale systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.
• Researches and evaluates new solutions and recommends the most efficient application programming solution consistent with strategic direction.
• Provides comprehensive technical consultation to Business Unit and IT Management on all phases of application development for diverse development platforms and computing environments.
• Partners with Architecture to assist with the overall technology direction of CNA.
• Provides consultation on performance engineering, functionality testing, production implementation, application recovery, and application stability.
• Assists with the identification and selection of IT service providers.
• Leads the integration of vendor applications.
• Coaches Managed Service Provider resources on CNA technology processes and performs vendor code reviews as needed.
• May code new or modified programs, reuse existing code through the use of program development software alternatives and/or integrates purchased solutions.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

• Experienced in Java/J2EE, SOAP/Restful webservices, Design Patterns and MVC, Spring Framework, AngularJS, JavaScript, Test Driven Development and CI/CD practices, Automated Testing (e.g. JMeter, Selenium)
• Experience in Cloud Technologies (preferably GCP) a plus
• Insurance industry knowledge a plus
• Guidewire Configuration knowledge/experience a plus
• Must be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of application program/system design & implementation with excellent analytical & problem solving skills
• Ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range project goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, architects, IT management, Business stakeholders, and Managed Service Providers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Typically a minimum of nine years of solid, diverse work experience in IT with a minimum of six years experience in application program development
• Applicable certifications preferred

Reporting Relationship

Typically Director or above