Data Migration Developer at EquiSoft

The Role

The ideal candidate for this role has a wide variety of technical, programming, and problem-solving skills. The candidate will design, develop, troubleshoot, and enhance applications developed in Java or COBOL. The candidate will be required to have a hybrid skillset that crosses platforms from mainframe, client server, and web-based applications to design solutions and provide support to project team members and customer resources. The candidate must have experience working in a structured software development environment and be familiar with common software development methodologies.

The candidate MUST have the ability to analyze large datasets of varying formats, the ability to adapt to varying project requirements, and the willingness to learn and adapt. The candidate must have the ability to work remotely with a dynamic client base all with varying technical nuances and support requirements. Knowledge of the insurance industry is required.

You live in L.A., Miami or Seattle and have what it takes to work at Equisoft? Send us your resume, because Equisoft is open to teleworking! Do you want to meet your colleagues and socialize? It's also possible because Equisoft also has beautiful offices in Philadelphia, Cape Town, Montreal and Québec City!

Job Duties

• Gather requirements, design, develop, and enhance a custom data transformation program in either COBOL or Java
• Support the setup and ongoing programming needs for conversion projects
• Ability to review and understand source and target system file structures to support project team needs during conversion projects
• Ability to use remote networking: monitor, enhance & maintain customer code and scripts
• Contribute to Data Mapping, code generation application and transformation tasks
• Use industry standard file transfer software
• Communicate with UCT employees and business users (PMs, BAs and SMEs) to refine business requirements for customer data transformation programs
• Create technical documentation

Qualifications

• University Degree in Insurance, IT or technical field
• Good troubleshooting skills: Draw on wide systems experience to troubleshoot communication, network, and database issues in Windows, Unix/Linux, and mainframe environments
• COBOL programming: Prior work experience
• Java programming: J2EE, OO design/analysis, unit testing, System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology
• Good knowledge of SQL and general database concepts
• Strong Working knowledge of mainframe and PC-based tools & languages
• Ability to self-start, multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirements

• Experience working with Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems
• Experience with Java programming and SDLC methodology
• Experience in information/data analysis and data modeling
• Experience with XML technologies and standards (XLS, DTD, XSD, etc.)
• Experience with database administration & design: Oracle and SQL Server
• B.S in computer science, engineering discipline or equivalent experience
• Migration experience in the insurance industry (policy administration or agent)
• Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2 Database platforms Application Server (WebSphere, WebLogic)

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Flexible work schedules & collaborative work spaces
• Career development opportunities
• Possibilities of International assignments