Lead Application Developer

Ryan Specialty Group

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, Claims Processing, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Customer Experience, Debugging Skills, Emerging Technology, Groovy Programming Language, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Insurance, Java, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Privacy Regulations, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Management, Project Estimates, Project Tracking, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Research Skills, Risk Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Security Protocols, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

POSTED

4 days ago

Position Summary
The Lead Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the business. The role creates robust and scalable software applications that streamline various processes within the insurance domain, such as policy management, claims processing, and risk assessment. They understand business requirements, translate them into technical specifications, conduct code reviews and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

What will your job entail?

Responsibilities:

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems related to the insurance industry including writing codes, debugging issues, and ensuring overall quality.
Provides technical leadership to their team members by guiding and mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and prompting best practices.
Designs and implements software systems, ensuring that they are scalable, secure, and maintainable and makes decisions on technologies, frameworks, and infrastructure.
Analyzes complex technical problems and comes up with effective solutions, investigates issues, troubleshoots problems, and implements fixes.
Stays abreast with the latest technologies, trends, and best practices, conducts research, and introduces innovative solutions to improve existing systems or develop new ones.
Documents software designs, technical specifications, and development processes and ensures compliance with regulatory standards, security protocols, and data privacy regulations.
Conducts automated and manual testing to ensure the quality, accuracy, and reliability of software applications in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Improves the software development process and workflow, identifies bottlenecks, proposes process improvements, and implements tools.
Collaborates with other team members in product management, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to ensure successful delivery of software projects.
Estimates project timelines, coordinates with stakeholders, and tracks progress towards goals.
Practice test driven development using technologies like Java, Groovy, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and SQL.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software or Application Development.

Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred, Software Engineering, Computer Science is preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.

*****Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time*****

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce that is reflective of society throughout the entirety of the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

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Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition t

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