Oracle Application Developer (PL/SQL, Reports 10G): A Fortune 100 Company

WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?
The Hartford, a Fortune 100 company, is one of the nation's largest diversified financial services companies, with 2007 revenues of $25.9 billion. The Hartford is a leading provider of investment products, life insurance and group benefits; automobile and homeowners products; and business property and casualty insurance. As a global leader in insurance, asset management and financial service products, we offer professionals every possibility for growth. And whether we're helping customers or building careers, we're experts at creating the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals.
 
A subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services, SRS is one of the largest Third Party Administrators (TPA’s) in the industry.  Founded in 1990, SRS provides worker’s compensation, auto and general product liability, integrated disability, claim administration and risk management services nationwide.  We are currently developing a new system designed to perform Risk Management Information Systems, Account set up and Billing.  We currently require experienced Oracle PL/SQL Developers to work on Maintenance and Production Support initiatives supporting this new system. Classroom and/or on the job training will be provided. While strong PL/SQL Development skills are required for the position, there may be flexibility in some of the other skills noted below for the right candidate.  The following are the responsibilities of this position:
 
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?
Key responsibilities include:
 
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCTION SUPPORT:
Utilize Oracle toolset to design, develop, test, implement and maintain systems in support of SRS Strategic initiatives Gain necessary input/approval of requirements and design and participate in code reviews Ensure applications meet requirements and are error free Develop technical system documentation Ensure that applications meet the architectural standards Support the operations of existing applications When on call, provide timely response and resolution of emergency production questions, issues and defects Adhere to a production support process Looks for ways to enhance design of application for better maintainability and software reuse BUSINESS ALIGNMENT:
Involve users as appropriate in the development/maintenance of applications (e.g., requirements, testing)  Understand how users use their applications Anticipate users’ future needs when architecting solutionsMANAGING WORK:
Manage workload to deliver quality deliverables that meet requirements and timeliness Communicate status of assignments to Manager Create documentation to aid in others' learning If applicable, provide project supervision and ensures quality and timeliness of others' deliverables Notify Manager of issues that impact productivity or ability to meet expectations Resolve issues or escalate to Manager, if necessaryWHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
 
Oracle PL/SQL Developer - Reports 10G
 
Experience in PL/SQL programming is required Experience with Oracle 10g environment preferred UNIX shell Scripting preferred Oracle Reports 10g REQUIRED Full application development life cycle experience Work experience in Insurance industry preferred Work experience and familiarity with Hartford Financial Services systems and infrastructure preferred Strong skills in writing, maintaining, testing and debugging code in applicable programming languages Customer Focus: Strives to give customers the best. Takes the initiative to add value. Must be able to work well with a variety of teams and organizations to provide responsive and quality support. Positive Thinking: Energetic and enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude. Deals with issues in a proactive manner. Accepts challenges and change. Strong oral and written communication skills  Results Orientation: Demonstrated sense of urgency. Strong business skills, personal organization, and problem solving skills are a must Detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and research skills Strong ability to handle multiple high priority demands The ability to work under limited direct supervision and get the job done
WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY?
At The Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.
 
Our Core Values:  Integrity • Financial Discipline • Diversity & Inclusion • Customer Focus • Winning Spirit • Teamwork
 
The Hartford is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusion & leveraging diversity.
 
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