Sr. Software Engineer-Informatica
| Company | Cna Financial Corp |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Solid technical knowledge of high level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
- In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
- Proven knowledge of client area’s functions and systems.
- Proven understanding of state of the art application development support software packages, proficiency in at least one higher level programming language.
- Proven solid analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of interface design and user centered design methods.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
- Ability to manage projects and lead teams.
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems or languages including, but not limited to Microsoft.Net, programming languages like C#/Java, JavaScript. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.
- Advanced knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices.
- Create and execute SQL Queries, Functions and Stored Procs on SQL Server.
- Working knowledge of different version of Dev tools like Visual Studio, Git, TFS and VSS – 5+ years’ experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes and designs or prepares application system specifications and develops, tests and implements efficient and cost effective application solutions. Includes issue resolution and on-going system maintenance.
- May lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources. May hold the development lead or sub lead role on a project and/or program.
- Acts as technical consultant to programming staff and/or business unit to mentor staff in all phases of the program development, testing and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others.
- Coordinates the activities of the section with the client area and other IT areas (e.g., infrastructure, testing, and solutions).
- Researches and evaluates new, alternative solutions, and/or architecture and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design including estimating costs as necessary.
- Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Assists with relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to requirements.
- May participate in developing recommendations for architecture direction and applications portfolio.
- In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments. May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues.
- May perform additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred insurance industry knowledge.