Associate Software Engineer II

Location: Van Wert, OH or Dublin, OH – Hybrid Work Model

Technology plays a crucial role in our ability to deliver best-in-class insurance products. We are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Shared Foundations Team. This Team’s mission is to ensure developers have the right tools, processes, and environment to maximize productivity and create the greatest business value possible. The objectives of the team are to offer an opportunity to solve complex technical challenges and work with the latest technologies and frameworks like C#, Kafka, Angular, OAuth and .NET. 

You will be responsible for contributing to the creation and implementation of solutions aimed at supporting developers and applications.  You will be expected to assist senior engineers and management on delivering quality features, providing input on technology choices and software evaluation.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new applications used in local, networked, cloud-based or Internet-related computer programs
• Works with Software Engineers when processes when tasks do not follow established processes
• Collaborates on software development projects with the engineering, sales, and customer services departments
• Supports internal and external software products; generates ideas for software innovation based on market trends
• Designs limited enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of end-user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet- based platforms
• Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines
• Codes and programs enhancements, updates, and changes for portions and subsystems of end- user applications software running on local, networked, and Internet- based platforms based on specific requirements and instructions
• Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements
• Participates as a member of project team of other software applications engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for assigned applications portion or subsystem
• Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding software applications design status, project progress, and issue resolution

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 1 year of related experience
  • Or 3 years related experience
• Experience in design tools and languages such as Java, SQL, .NET, and C
• Developing technical knowledge of software systems, including enterprise, middleware, firmware, and embedded systems and cloud-native design patterns
• Demonstrated ability to collect and analyze input from multiple sources (customers, sales, engineering, marketing, competitor, and management)
• Strong coursework in software development, systems engineering, software product management
• Ability to understand and deal well with rapid development cycles and remain flexible in the face of uncertainty
• Experience or understanding of software applications design tools and languages, such as Java, SQL, .NET, and C
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic testing, coding, and debugging procedures
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Designing software applications running on multiple platform types
• Software applications testing methodology, including execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools
• Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options

Work Authorization

Central will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. 

Equal Opportunity Employer  

It is the policy of Central that all recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classification and assignment, facilities, promotions, transfers, employee treatment and all other terms and conditions of employment shall be maintained in a manner which will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, military status, or disability.  The applicant should respond to questions on this application in a way that will not divulge such information. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AS1