Application Development Engineer II

CopperPoint has an exciting opportunity for an Application Development Engineer II in Phoenix, AZ. In this intermediate-level role, you will design, develop, test, document, and maintain software applications that support key business objectives. The position involves system analysis, application programming, and may include database development. You'll take ownership of troubleshooting and development tasks independently, while also collaborating with senior developers or managers on more complex projects. Depending on experience, this role may also lead small to large-scale work efforts, contributing to innovative solutions that drive organizational success.

Job responsibilities:

• Application Programming and Software Development

• Develop programming code or software modifications using appropriate languages and tools to optimize resources and meet functional user requirements.

• Develop program code, assemble/compile code, and debug code to meet user specifications.

• Unit test code and work with QA as needed with test case development or to fix and return defects.

• Present or participate in peer-to-peer programming or in code reviews.

• Create or update technical documentation.

• System Analysis and Development

• Analyze user systems and application needs, identify, and evaluate potential solutions, develop system specifications, and design application programs to meet requirements.

• Consult with users to identify and document requirements

• Evaluate specifications and requirements against available systems and functionality.

• Design integrated solutions which may include applications, databases, web services, networks, and related systems.

• Develop program specifications and review with users to ensure requirements are met.

• Other

• Assist in defining software development plans, including scoping, estimating, tasks, scheduling, and implementation.

• Provide status updates, identify risks and issues, raise up blockers, and partner with Project Manager and others to drive projects forward and communicate progress.

• Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines.

• Mentor others.

• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Qualifications/Competencies:

• Minimum of 4 or more years of experience with application development in current technologies.
• Guidewire Insurance Suite - Cloud Certification (PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, Digital, or Claims - depending on the hiring team)
• Bachelor's degree preferred in one of the following degree fields: Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related degree field.
• 2 or more years working on medium to large projects with experience in estimating, planning executing, and tracking development tasks.
• 2 or more years of experience working in an agile environment and a solid understanding of Agile Development Methodologies.
• Proven skills in researching, analyzing, and resolving software-related issues.
• Familiarity with data security, encryption, and privacy best practices.
• For some positions, experience with the Guidewire suite of applications is preferred.
• Development Languages required may include 1 or more of the following: Java/J2EE, Gosu, Angular, HTML, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, CSS, SSAS, etc.
• Experience in 1 or integration languages and tools: extensible Markup Language (XML), REST, SOAP, Json
• Experience in database management tools such as SQL Server or Oracle
• Experience in integrated development environments such as Eclipse, Visual Studio, Toad, and Data Manager
• Experience in one or more code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git
• Knowledge of log aggregator tools such as Splunk, LogRhythm

Benefits:

• Employees and their families are eligible to participate in CopperPoint Insurance Companies benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, a health savings account, a flexible spending account, and a 401k plan.
• We provide some benefits at no cost to the employee (Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at two times an employee's annual salary, Short- and Long-term Disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Plan).
• Employees will accrue 0.0846 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per paid hour, which may total 22 days a year. In addition, employees will also receive 10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Founded in 1925, CopperPoint Insurance Companies is a leading provider of workers' compensation and commercial insurance solutions. With an expanded Line of insurance products and a growing ten-state footprint in the western United States, CopperPoint embodies stability for policyholders in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company is the corporate parent of Arizona-based CopperPoint Insurance Companies, California-based Pacific Compensation Insurance Company, Alaska National Insurance Company, and other CopperPoint Insurance Entities.

CopperPoint's culture of compassion extends to the community through employee volunteerism, corporate matching, Board service, program sponsorships and in-kind contributions. We empower employees by providing 12-hours of paid volunteer time annually and matching their personal contribution to the charities of their choice up to $500 per year. In 2020, CopperPoint employees reported 3,500 volunteer hours.

CopperPoint offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including major medical, dental, vision and a wide range of competitive benefits programs, generous matching contributions to your 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement and other education benefits and business casual dress. CopperPoint is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law. CopperPoint maintains a drug-free workplace.

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