Sr. Java Developer - Full Stack (23000018)

Remote position - candidates local to Florida and on the Eastern time zone will be considered as a priority.

Searching for a place to make your mark? Every great team depends on the individual contributions of its members – the skills, talents and the passion that each team member brings. At Citizens, we’re building a workforce of top achievers committed to our company’s mission and vision. Our company values the knowledge that comes from experienced and dedicated individuals with a variety of backgrounds, in or out of insurance.

Citizens’ Mission is to provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith, unable to obtain coverage through the private market while also providing the utmost in customer service. Our Values are public service, integrity, respect, responsiveness and sound judgment. We strive to not only provide affordable insurance products and services but also to provide sound financial responsibility to the citizens of Florida.

At Citizens, we are a team of dedicated, service-minded professionals committed to our policyholders. Come achieve and maximize your potential with us!

This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and testing code as part of software engineering development lifecycle. At this level, the person has in depth knowledge and experience to solve complex problems utilizing subject matter expertise and collaborative skills. Works independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

• Design, develop and/or test complex software component changes in one or more engineering stack (UI, Servicing, Integrations, Automation, testing etc.) meet acceptance criteria while adhering to development and quality standards.
• Research, analyze, design, and solve complex problems with creativity and innovation.
• Own and present SDLC and DevSecOps deliverables to maintain software standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with business representatives to estimate and plan prioritized backlog items as a SME.
• Contributes to improving software engineering practices, standards, documentation, and knowledge within agile team.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in software development or Programming or Testing or Automation OR 3 years relevant experience, OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 3 years.

Relevant Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of software engineering experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• PhD in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Identify and resolve issues and identify solutions, utilizing comprehensive analytical skills and demonstrating an attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of software design, modification, implementation, and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Domain knowledge and ability to manage and understand data parameters and relational data constructs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform independent troubleshooting for complex and time sensitive issues and escalate, as necessary.
• Ability to follow and develop software specifications.
• Advanced proficiency at source level management, and version control. Code repository skills, testing and test planning skills.
• Self-motivated and work independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of IT Security and confidential data, and Secure software development.
• System thinking and Design skills.
• Mentoring skills.
• Emerging ability to effectively present technical topics to small and medium size technical or non-technical groups.
• Ability to pitch and experiment innovative ideas with the help of Proof of values, pilots etc.
• Critical thinking.
• Sound judgement and decision making.
• Embracing change.
• Agile Product development skills.
• Testing skills at one or more layers i.e unit, components, data, Application Programming Interface (APIs), User Interface (UI)/ User Experience (UX), Performance, Security.

Technical Skills

• J2EE Full Stack Application Development
• UI, UX, API & Web Full Stack
• Proficiency in utilizing J2EE stack, as well as various Spring modules, including Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring Web Services, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud for web application development.
• Capability to develop API services that are highly scalable and troubleshoot performance-related problems, with the ability to provide quick solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6 or later), and NodeJS.
• Proficiency in creating engaging front ends using React framework.
• Familiarity with responsive design methods is an added advantage.
• Experience with Azure and Azure Webapps is desirable.
• Knowledge of Active MQ would be a significant advantage.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge of modern engineering practices like Test Driven Development, Behavior driven development, Acceptance test driven development.
• Persona driven development.

We offer unlimited career potential, excellent training and development opportunities, and a structured Career Development program to explore future roles of interest while growing and developing in your existing role.

Citizens offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Community Service and much more!

• Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Company Paid Parking
• Employee recognition programs
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Community and volunteering opportunities
• Casual dress

Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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