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< class="h3">Company Description

Citizens is pleased to offer this opportunity on a remote / virtual basis within the US.  Visa sponsorship IS being offered for this position at this time.

Searching for a place to make your mark? Every great team depends on the inidual contributions of its members – the skills, talents and the passion that each team member brings. At Citizens, we’re building a workforce of top achievers committed to our company’s mission and vision. Our company values the knowledge that comes from experienced and dedicated iniduals with a variety of backgrounds, in or out of insurance.

Citizens’ Mission is to provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith, unable to obtain coverage through the private market while also providing the utmost in customer service. Our Values are public service, integrity, respect, responsiveness and sound judgment. We strive to not only provide affordable insurance products and services but also to provide sound financial responsibility to the citizens of Florida.

At Citizens, we are a team of dedicated, service-minded professionals committed to our policyholders. Come achieve and maximize your potential with us!

< class="h3">Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Citizens IT department offers an Agile, teamwork-based, collaborative environment and we are seeking a Lead and Senior Developer to join our Integrations and Competency Center (ICC) team.   These positions are responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and testing code as part of software engineering development lifecycle that best support business requirements by integrating various internal and external applications.

Lead Developer:

The Lead position is responsible for solving erse software engineering problems across the full stack using agile technical practices. In this role, you will partner with Architects and Product Owners to deliver value while maintaining technical and quality standards.  You will work independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

Some key functions of the Lead Developer include:

  • Configure, implement, and upgrade enterprise Middleware applications
  • Design, develop and optimize APIs for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid solutions using Oracle Fusion Middleware, Jitterbit and other integration platforms.
  • Develop new SOAP and REST based webservices, MFT processes in OSB and SOA based integrations in on-premises Oracle Fusion middleware
  • Lead technical team of other developers in design discissions of new Integrations and optimizations of existing integrations.
  • Train other developers in OIC and ensure deliverables from external implementation vendor are high quality and follow Oracle recommended best practices.

Senior Developer:

The Senior position will serve as an integral part of our Middleware team.  At this level, you will have in depth knowledge and experience to solve complex problems utilizing subject matter expertise and collaborative skills. You will work independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

JOB DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead:

Models ethical behavior and executes job responsibilities in accordance with Citizens core values, ethics, and information protection policies.

  • Design, develop and/or test full stack software engineering components (including performance, automation) i.e. front end, back end, integrations and data layer for one or more platforms.
  • Develop and implement programming and quality standards aligning with underlying Product Architecture
  • Leads experimentation and implementation of technical practices like Pair programming, TDD, BDD as applicable
  • Provide technical advisory to Leadership and coach development staff
  • Responsible for maintaining technical documentation

Senior:

Models ethical behavior and executes job responsibilities in accordance with Citizens core values, ethics, and information protection policies.

  • Design, develop and/or test complex software component changes in one or more engineering stack (UI, Servicing, Integrations, Automation, Testing, etc.) meet acceptance criteria while adhering to development and quality standards.
  • Research, analyze, design, and solve complex problems with creativity and innovation
  • Own and present SDLC and DevSecOps deliverables to maintain software standards and guidelines
  • Collaborate with business representatives to estimate and plan prioritized backlog items as a SME
  • Contributes to improving software engineering practices, standards, documentation, and knowledge within agile team
< class="h3">Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Lead Developer:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Software Development or Programming) AND 7 years relevant experience OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 10 years
  • 7 years of software engineering experience.
  • ***Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience

Senior Developer:

  • Bachelor’s Degree AND 5 years relevant experience OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 8 years
  • 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is acceptable
  • ***Master's Degree or PhD in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience

 TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Lead Developer:

  • End to end Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c experience with hands-on development of APIs for Oracle Fusion SaaS (ERP and HCM), Salesforce, Guidewire, ServiceNow, and other systems is required.
  • Experience in support, maintaining and fine-tuning of oracle fusion middleware components including SOA, OSB, BPM, WebLogic, and other core middleware components deployed in clustered architecture is required.
  • Experience leading team code review sessions to ensure middleware best practices for integration development is required.
  • Complete understanding of enterprise class durable message subscriber, Managed file transfer, Scheduler, and reporting dashboards is required.
  • Understanding of web services and XML technologies (WSDL, SOAP, API, REST, XML, XSD, XSLT, WSIL, WSRP, WS-Security) is required.
  • SOAP and/or REST web services is required.
  • Strong understanding of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Concepts and Oracle Licensing model for on-premises vs cloud deployments is desired
  • Understanding of the environments, tools, build process, optimizing the system for performance and troubleshoot and fix performance issues.
  • Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Middleware - Oracle Fusion or another middleware platform to include Mulesoft or Oracle Integration Cloud or any other enterprise middleware platform
  • Ability to apply design patterns and architectural principles
  • Knowledge of Core Java, OOP and design patterns
  • RDMS Database / SQL
  • Systems Development Life Cycle / SDLC and Application Security
  • Application Packaging & Deployment
  • Agile / Scrum Methodology
  • J2EE Full Stack Application Development

Senior Developer:

  • Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c with experience in SOA and OSB is required
  • Service Oriented Application Architecture (SOA) is required
  • Experience in WebLogic server configurations, monitoring, and upgrade is required
  • Experience with integrating on-premise and Cloud/SaaS applications is required
  • Knowledge of other middleware software tools (Jitterbit, Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, etc.) is desired
  • Knowledge and experience in enterprise class MFT and scheduling platform is desired
  • Oracle certification and experience in utilizing Oracle support resources is desired
  • REST and/or SOAP web services is desired
  • Java Enterprise Edition is desired
  • Application Packaging & Deployment is desired
  • Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is desired
  • Agile / Scrum Methods is desired
  • Web Application Development Frameworks is desired
  • RDBMS is desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Solid knowledge of SDLC
  • Ability to follow and develop software specifications.
  • Advanced knowledge of software design, modification, implementation, and deployment
  • Solid understanding of Agile mindset, principles, practices
  • Proven knowledge in one or more programming languages / platforms
  • Good knowledge of DevOps, Continuous Integration/ Development, Testing and Delivery
  • Ability to review programming code and identify and correct issues or discrepancies
  • Troubleshoot code to identify and correct defects and root cause.
  • Solid understanding of Enterprise Software Development and maintenance.
  • Identify and resolve issues and identify solutions, utilizing comprehensive analytical skills and demonstrating an attention to detail.
  • Data manipulation, comparison, and computation proficiency
  • Advanced proficiency at source level management, and version control. Code repository skills, testing and test planning skills.
  • Domain knowledge and ability to manage and understand data parameters and relational data constructs.
  • Ability to perform independent troubleshooting for complex and time sensitive issues and escalate, as necessary.
  • System thinking and design skills
  • Advanced knowledge of software design, modification, implementation, and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts
  • Testing skills at one or more layers i.e unit, components, data, Application Programming Interface (APIs), User Interface (UI)/ User Experience (UX), Performance, Security
  • Ability to effectively present technical topics to small and medium size technical or non-technical groups (Lead should be able to present to leadership, Architects and business stakeholders)
  • Self-motivated and work independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines
  • Proficient knowledge of IT Security and confidential data, and Secure software development.
  • Ability to pitch and experiment innovative ideas with the help of Proof of Values, Pilots etc
  • Agile Product development skills
  • Change leadership, mentoring and coaching
  • Critical thinking and embracing change
  • Sound judgement and decision making
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

 The Lead Developer should also have the following:

  • Solid understanding of Enterprise Software Development and maintenance
  • Solid knowledge of testing concepts (test strategy, plans, test cases)
  • Knowledge of engineering practices like Test Driven Development, Behavior Driven Development or Acceptance Test Driven Development
  • Ability to influence without authority
< class="h3">Additional Information

We offer unlimited career potential, excellent training and development opportunities, and a structured Career Development program to explore future roles of interest while growing and developing in your existing role.

Citizens offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Community Service and much more!

  • Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability
  • Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional and leadership development opportunities
  • Company Paid Parking
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Community and volunteering opportunities
  • Casual dress

Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Visa sponsorship IS available for this position at this time