Application Developer 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Location: Hybrid from Westfield Center, OH

About Us:

You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities:

• Works under direct supervision and oversight in a production support and/or project team environment to deliver both custom-developed and package-based software.
• Works to increase understanding of business systems and end to end processes, as well as improving programming skills.
• Follows standard processes in order to code, test, and analyze low complexity software programs and applications.
• Performs coding and unit testing for custom-developed applications.
• Provides production support to existing applications as needed. Adheres to software development lifecycle and service management processes.
• Obtains and increases knowledge with respect to relevant technology, tools, processes and related best practices.
• Actively participates in special projects as assigned.
• Travels occasionally in order to participate in special assignments, training, and/or travel between office locations.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of application programming, coding or related IT work experience/internship.
• Experience prioritizing assignments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience analyzing and solving low complexity problems.
• Experience learning new information, retaining, and applying in a work/school environment.
• Experience using office and computer equipment, and software packages.
• Solid oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical (e.g. computer science, information systems, engineering) field or commensurate work experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Physical essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, flex-time, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield.

Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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