Lead Applications Developer -- Sun Prairie, WI

Description:Are you ready to make a difference? QBE Regional Insurance seeks a Lead Applications Developer to be the right hand to our Applications Manager as we migrate 3 legacy applications to an internally developed system using current technologies. This new personal lines insurance system will integrate with billing, stat and claims systems across the organization. If youre self motivated, energetic and occasionally willing to travel, youll enjoy this high profile project. It is fast moving requiring the use of Agile/Scrum methodologies. The lead will be someone who answers questions, works easily with remote management, and is comfortable frequently interacting with our business community. Your success will be enhanced by your demonstrated strength in analysis and design. In addition to mentoring, project contributions and influencing our development direction, you will be a valued contributor to initiatives and technology choices. Our technical environment is diverse and complex-so there are plenty of technical challenges to keep you sharp. In this role, youll have the opportunity to use and/or learn UNIFACE and AJAX. Our team-based culture encourages a robust employment experience, individual initiative, collaborative relationships and performance-based compensation. Sound exciting? We think it is! QBE Regional boasts one of the lowest IT turnover rates in the industry. As the right hand to our Applications Manager who is in Bellevue, WA, you will be positioned on our Personal Lines Team in the Applications department.Design and develop complex systems and components independently, or as part of a team, for assigned business application projects on time and within budget with high quality to meet the business needs of the organization. 2. Create and manage technical task plans for large projects. 3. Lead or perform component unit testing and system integration testing clearly explaining the results for assigned business application projects. 4. Collaborate with the Project Manager to identify tasks, resources, and target dates to implement assigned business projects on time and within budget with high quality. 5. Lead the technical team to develop components, correct problems, and understand technical aspects of assigned projects. 6. Review and analyze available resources, to include but not limited to documentation, workflow, high level and low level designs, and project initiation worksheets for assigned development requests and tasks. 7. Document components developed to clearly communicate to technical and non-technical personnel the required development or modifications, and impact to other areas. 8. Independently select and use productivity tools and utilities to increase efficiency. 9. Improve processes within the Company to increase the level and quality of service provided to internal and external customers.Qualifications:Minimum qualification include: Bachelors degree in Information Management, Business, or related field or its equivalent and continuing education related to the job. 3 or more years experience developing applications. Technical skills could include Uniface, .NET, CSS, HTML, XML, Java Script, Ajax, C#, COBOLSuperior verbal communication skills and be proficient in written, functional and technical communications. Ability to work independently, with limited task level direction and possibly under remote management. Experience in the following areas is considered an added benefit: Working with remote team members Knowledge or exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies Knowledge of SQL Data structure skills Candidates considered must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe have created a competitive and flexible benefit program to attract and retain the best employees while maintaining our position in the industry as a leading super-regional property and casualty insurance company. Employees are eligible for all services and benefits on the first of the month following their date of hire. Medical and dental 401(k), featuring company match and 100 percent vesting after six months of employment Company-funded pension plan Generous paid time off Incentive programs for all levels of employees Bonus and conferment program Wellness programs Company-funded life insurance (with supplemental options) Flexible spending accounts Short/long-term disability insurance paid by company Employee referral program Employee assistance program Corporate training programs Training and educational assistance programsCompany URL: http://www.qberegional.com/Company Profile:QBE Regional Insurance is part of the QBE Insurance Group, a 150 -year-old Australian-based global property and casualty insurer. QBE Regional is a $1.6 billion division of QBE the Americas, which is one of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States. We write policies in 40 states under the brands of General Casualty, Unigard, Farmers Union Insurance and QBE Agri.The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.