Application Developer II

MarshBerry is growing! We are seeking an Application Developer II to join our team. We have a people first, fast paced, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunity for growth. MarshBerry has been successful in achieving growth objectives because the trust our clients place in our talented team of professionals, and all MarshBerry colleagues play a critical role in directly or indirectly cultivating those trusted relationships. MarshBerry provides an environment where employees can learn, improve and realize their career goals. We offer competitive benefits, hybrid work schedules, new challenges, and learning experiences.

Job Details

Position Summary:
The Application Developer II is responsible for developing and maintaining internally developed applications and services. The Application Developer II will assist and direct other developers in following MarshBerry and industry best practices and standards and collaborate with users and teams to identify application issues and develop solutions. The Application Developer II will also maintain integrity of data related to all applications utilized by MarshBerry and create reports from both internally developed applications and third-party applications to assist the IT team in making more informed decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Application Development: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of software applications based on user requirements and technical specifications.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Develop and execute unit tests and support integration and system testing. Address and fix bugs promptly.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all software applications, including developed applications, including design documents, user guides, technical specifications, and project documentation.
• Collaboration: Work with other users and teams to gather requirements and develop and evaluate solutions.
• Learning and Development: Continuously enhance knowledge of application developer tools, market trends, programming languages, and best practices and provide input to improve and enhance internal processes and systems.
• Support and Maintenance: Provide support for existing applications by troubleshooting issues and implementing necessary fixes or enhancements.
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with potential internal/external clients, partners and stakeholders that can directly or indirectly lead to revenue generation for all MarshBerry services.
• Special projects and tasks as assigned.

Selection Criteria

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.
• 8+ years professional experience in Web application development with work experience demonstrating exceptional design, coding, testing, and debugging skills.
• 8 years experience using JavaScript, with experience building Single Page Applications (SPA) using a modern JavaScript framework (Vue, Angular, React, etc…)
• 8 years experience using a source control system such as Git or Microsoft TFS.
• Experience working in a collaborative team development structure.
• Proven organizational and project management skills including code documentation and review.
• Proven experience taking complex solutions from concept to completion.
• Able to quickly grasp both business and technical concepts and solve difficult technical problems by leveraging available resources.

Other:

• Previous experience creating full-stack web or mobile applications.
• Familiarity with .Net backend development in C# and relational database systems such as Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with Vue JavaScript framework preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to adjust content and delivery based on the audience.
• Willingness and ability to provide guidance and direction to team members.
• Self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Able to prioritize and thrive in stressful situations.
• Driven to learn and stay current in an ever-changing technical landscape.

Working at MarshBerry

Who We Are:

MarshBerry practices The Collaborative Way which encourages employees to adhere to these five principles: listening generously, speaking straight, being for each other, acknowledgement & appreciation, and honoring commitments. We are committed to fostering an environment of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We strive to educate our current and potential employees in these areas, while continuing to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

What We Do:

MarshBerry provides consulting services in the financial services industry primarily to independent insurance agents, brokers and carriers, as well as wealth and retirement plan advisors. Our services include but are not limited to financial, operational, sales management, merger and acquisition advisory, peer-to-peer exchange and information services. We are recognized in the financial services industry for providing innovative and customized solutions to our clients, with whom we build trusted advisor relationships. At MarshBerry, our mission is to help our clients learn, improve and realize their value. Our clients credit us for providing the vision, tools, and discipline to help them reach their strategic goals.

It’s one thing to be recognized as experts in our field, it is another to be noteworthy based on the sentiment and feedback of our team. MarshBerry has been recently awarded the following:

• Crain’s Best Employers in Ohio
• The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness
• North Coast 99
• Top Work Places – The Plain Dealer
• Weatherhead 100
• West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for

To learn more about MarshBerry, visit www.marshberry.com.

We appreciate your interest in MarshBerry. As an equal opportunity employer, your application will be considered with regard to all laws which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, and genetic information, and requirements to take affirmative action in the hiring of minorities, including women, veterans, and those individuals with disabilities.