Associate Software Engineer Vertafore, Inc.
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We are looking for a pragmatic, people-oriented individual with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. As a member of an existing agile development team, you will share responsibility for delivering on the team's goals and commitments in a very collaborative and team-oriented environment. This is your opportunity to launch a career as a Java web developer working side-by-side with other proven developers to build outstanding software.
Vertafore, Inc. is a leading provider of software and information to the insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. For more than 30 years, Vertafore has leveraged a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions?powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 17,000 customers and 500,000 end users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance.
Role and Responsibilities
Develop web-based enterprise applications using Java/J2EE with common frameworks/technologies and generally accepted design patterns;
Write quality code supported by automated testing;
Design and document solutions, working with team members, product management, and customers;
Research and provide recommendations on technologies; and
Participate in continually improving our development process and software within an agile development team.
Professional Competencies
Possesses good oral and written communication skills;
Contributes to a positive team environment;
Enjoys finding and implementing solutions to new challenges;
Sets goals and focuses on results;
Proactively asks questions and learns about our products;
Effectively multi-tasks and adapts to change;
Quickly picks up and applies new technologies; and
Works well within an agile development team.
Basic Experience and Technical Competencies
Strong object-oriented programming skills;
Adept with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
Experience working as a team member on a non-trivial development project;
Enthusiastic in driving process change and improvement; and
Passionate about software development and devoted to career growth.
Preferred Experience and Technical Competencies
Practical experience in a software development environment building web-based enterprise applications using Java/J2EE;
Exposure to common frameworks (Spring, Struts, etc.) and ORM technologies (JDO, Hibernate, etc.);
Hands-on experience with Oracle databases, SQL, data modeling, and reporting; and
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Education
Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, or equivalent education.
Vertafore Company Overview
Vertafore, Inc. is a leading provider of software and information to the insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. For more than 30 years, Vertafore has leveraged a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutions?powerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 17,000 customers and 500,000 end users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance.
Currently, over 1,200 employees nationwide, with continued growth plans well into the future. Our corporate headquarters are in Bothell, WA with offices nationwide. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages along with 18 days PTO/10 paid holidays, free parking and company sport teams and much more. A big advocate of training, development and promoting from within, we have a vested interest in our employees.
Vertafore is privately held by TPG Capital, the global buyout group of TPG, a leading private investment firm with a long-standing global presence. Founded in 1992, TPG Capital has $48 billion of assets under management and has extensive experience with global public and private investments executed through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, growth investments, joint ventures and restructurings.
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East Lansing, MI
United States
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