Trail Blazer - Full Stack Java Developer

Developer is needed in Des Moines, United States.

Client: Trail Blazer

Location: Des Moines, IA

Contract: Contract

Job Description:

• Analyze and evaluate system applications.
• Develop new and maintain existing applications of high complexity as per specifications.
• Develop application code, test completed applications, and develop required documentation.
• Maintain strict adherence to standards for documentation, development techniques, testing, and other related development activity.
• Conduct research and maintain high level of knowledge in systems software/hardware.
• Assist the business with process improvements.
• Keep Application Development Manager, Project Manager, and team members informed on status of deliverables.
• Provide twenty-four-hour support for computer operation of production systems as needed.
• Assist in determining the causes of system problems.
• Give guidance and direction to development staff and Consultants on technical matters.
• Create functional design of principle system components and formulate system scope, objectives, functional requirements, and deliverables.
• Design complex technology configurations to satisfy business requirements.
• Create, execute, and maintain project plans for complex systems.
• Participate in the integration of new systems and recommend new technology.
• Manage day-to-day operations and administration of applicable production applications.
• Participate in regular meetings to keep both the business and IT staff informed of productivity objectives, goals, and concerns.
• Communicate with developers on the problem resolution process and provide information pertaining to the system.
• Verify application logic by preparing test data and test plans, test and debug system applications, verifying test results, and providing guidance to others.
• Direct or perform systems-related special projects as requested.

Requirements:

• College degree or equivalent plus five years relevant experience required.
• Three years’ experience in insurance or finance data processing preferred.
• Knowledge of data handling methods, development techniques, and one or more development programming languages.
• Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
• Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as assigned

Additional Information:

• Nice to haves: Informatica, ETL, Microservices
• Experience level: 10 years, 11+ years, 8 years, 9 years
• Schedule: 8-hour shift
• Ability to commute/relocate: Des Moines, IA 50312: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Experience: Java: 7 years (Preferred), Front-end development: 7 years (Preferred), Back-end development: 7 years (Preferred), Full-stack development: 7 years (Preferred), Microservices: 7 years (Preferred), ETL: 7 years (Required), Informatica: 7 years (Required), insurance business—insurance/policy: 4 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person