Senior Packaged Systems Developer

Company: Ameritas
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

Design, develop, test, debug, document and maintain packaged software.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This role will be responsible for the analysis of business and software requirements to design, develop, test, debug, document and maintain packaged software.  A technical thought leader and innovative thinker who takes ownership to drive technical delivery in collaboration with cross functional teams will be needed for success in this position.  Strong communication and relationship building with IT, business, and vendor teams/partners.  Work on exciting initiatives that are critical for our Digital Transformation to deliver future state solutions aligned with our architecture, security and development standards and process automation. 

What you do

* Technical leader for solutions, design and IT delivery.  Technical thought leader. * Lead and drive initiatives, partnering with Development, Architecture and Security. * Leads initiatives and proactive communications with IT, business partners and vendor to meet project deadlines. * Pull teams together to collectively solve complex problems, maximizing value to our business through innovation and process improvements. * Design, develop and support application enhancements and APIs. * Keep abreast of new technological innovations and stay current with software and industry trends

What you bring

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required * 5+ years of relevant experience required * Proven knowledge of surrounding information systems and application architecture standards * Knowledge and experience with Java and application standards * Experience including Network infrastructures, security standards, servers including Windows and Linux, and internal/external APIs * An understanding of standard data structures such as XML and JSON * Knowledge of Databases including SQL Server and Oracle, as well as knowledge of SQL * Strong relationship building and collaboration skills working with other areas and departments of the company will be key to success in this role * Experience in the Insurance or Financial Service industry is desired

What we offer

* Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future. * Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers. * We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities. * A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you’d expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others. * Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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