IT Application Developer I

Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance is America’s largest and oldest insurer serving the lumber and building material industries. Since our founding in 1895, we have been the nation’s premier property & casualty company in the market. Build your future with a company whose story is rooted in protecting the businesses that help build America.   

Position: IT Application Developer I

Department: Information Technology

Reports to: Director - IT

Position Description:

The Application Developer role designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications, working closely and collaboratively with business and IT partners to deliver quality solutions. As an IT shop with many third-party packaged software applications, the role emphasizes workflow, system-to-system integrations, and data/information solutions. Ideal candidates are self-starters that are comfortable independently researching and implementing solutions with a strong background in C# programming, a solid understanding of the .NET framework, and proficiency in SQL. The role is also expected to work as part of a team by collaborating, supporting, and providing peer reviews and contributing to overall success of the IT Department.

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C#, Workato or Power Apps.
• Work in accordance with design standards; help create standards where lacking and to continuously help improve the team’s efficiency and quality.
• Work on low code solutions. Power Automate/Workato
• Build and maintain integrations to 3rd party systems using REST APIs, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, ETL pipelines with underlying SQL data structures to effectively integrate and customize solutions. 
• Work with Technical Leads in defining, designing, building, managing and maintaining technical solutions in accordance with IT processes, standards and best practices. 
• Participate in requirements analysis working collaboratively with IT Business Analysts and business subject matter expertise across various departments.
• Participate in code reviews and validation of deliverables as warranted by SDLC. 
• Manage enhancements and changes, and resolution of incidents and problems for technical solutions in accordance with Company IT service delivery and support principles and service levels. 
• Works independently on low to mid-complexity projects and with guidance on complex projects
• Looks for and promotes ways to automate and improve business and IT operations.
• Coordinate code and data migrations based on project schedules, which may be required outside normal business hours.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to C#, .NET, and SQL.
• Be aware of cyber exposures as it relates to application development; build solutions in a manner to help minimize cyber risk.

Skills:

• 3-5 years software development experience.
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems.
• Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, Blazor, Razor, MVC
• Databases: SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning), Entity Framework Core, Dapper
• Cloud & DevOps: Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure SQL Database, Storage, Key Vault, Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines, ADF, Service Bus
• Web Services: REST APIs, ASP.NET Web API, SOAP 
• Version Control: Git (Azure DevOps)
• Tools & Platforms: SSRS, SSIS, Auth0, SendGrid, Power Platform
• Experience implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Hands-on experience is required with design and implementation of security standards and patterns.
• Familiarity with Workato and / or Power Apps is a plus.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services/DevOps is a plus.
• Familiarity with Power BI reporting and dashboards utilizing Power Query and DAX is a plus
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences both orally and in written documentation.
• Familiar with P&C insurance industry operations, processes, and business terminology a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Goal  oriented; passionate attitude.

Standards of Performance: 

• Meet or exceed operational service levels and metrics. 
• Complete projects as mapped on the project plan.
• Number of defects in testing.
• # of Tickets within 90  Days Post Implementation
• Code Quality Reviews % Complete
• % User Satisfaction
• Appropriate documentation  to support applications.

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000–$85,000, plus company-wide bonuses. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. In addition to base salary & bonuses, eligible employees receive a robust benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance coverage. The company also provides tuition reimbursement and pays 100% for all job related licensing/courses/Institutes testing. As well as a very generous 401K with up to a 6% employer match, and a company provided 401K bonus for an additional 3-5%.

Pennsylvania Lumbermens is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.