Job Description

Posted 1 week ago

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Lead Developer (Mobile Apps) and this person will work out of our Schaumburg, IL HQ in a hybrid schedule.

This role will be filled at either the Sr Developer or Lead Developer level.  The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

As a Senior and Lead Developer, your main responsibilities will involve:

• .NET Application development using software best practices.
• Ability to deliver results using .NET framework and C# for building scalable applications.
• Frameworks for cross-platform mobile development
• Your responsibilities will involve: the full SDLC – design, build, testing and release of working software. You will contribute to a continuous improvement environment, review code of team members, mentor and train junior developers, assist in adherence to development standards, guidelines and best practices agreed by the team.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Analyze the customer needs and design, document, test, and develop software as required to satisfy the functional and non-requirements.
• Provide technical expertise on aspects of the organization´s IT infrastructure / software applications / architecture / hardware to internal customers, advise them of appropriate actions to fulfill procedural and regulatory requirements or solve immediate problems.
• Manages production support issues.
• Works with customers as required.
• Completes agreed work within established estimates and communicates status and issues promptly.

Technical Skills:

• Flutter
• .NET Framework
• Strong C# Skills
• ASP.NET MVC and NodeJS
• HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and JS Frameworks (Angular, React, Viu)
• WebAPI Framework, WCF and WS (Web Service) Extensions
• Azure Platform: Azure App Services and Azure Service Bus
• SQL Server, MySQL and MongoDB
• Message Oriented Middleware, MSMQ and ESB
• Cloud Platform (AWS/Azure)

Level 1 –

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Software Programming Applications area OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Software Programming Applications area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the Software Programming Applications area AND
• Experience assisting with design, coding benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs
• Experience working with multiple phases of software systems programming applications
• Experience working with multiple programming languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.

• Proven working experience in software & mobile development (more than 4 years).
• Strong knowledge on C# and .NET Platform.
• Strong mobile app development experience primarily with Flutter
• .NET WebAPI Framework for maintaining and implementing RESTful applications.
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services and Azure Service Bus.
• DevOps activities (build, deploy and release management) with VSTS.
• Strong in Relational Databases, LINQ and ORM Tools (Entity Framework).
• Solid foundation in enterprise application fundamentals such as data structures and object-oriented design is critical.
• SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and RESTful API Design Applications.
• Proven experience developing multi-layer software solutions using cloud patterns and API Management solutions.

Level 2 –

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Information Technology or Marketing in the area AND
• 7 or more years of software product management or product development experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in software development defining desktop and web based applications
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Visio OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience in software product management or product development area OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including Associate Degree and 7 or more years’ experience in the product management or product development area

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• Proven working experience in software & mobile development (more than 4 years).
• Strong knowledge on C# and .NET Platform.
• Strong mobile app development experience primarily with Flutter
• .NET WebAPI Framework for maintaining and implementing RESTful applications.
• Hands-on experience with Azure App Services and Azure Service Bus.
• DevOps activities (build, deploy and release management) with VSTS.
• Strong in Relational Databases, LINQ and ORM Tools (Entity Framework).
• Solid foundation in enterprise application fundamentals such as data structures and object-oriented design is critical.
• SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) and RESTful API Design Applications.
• Proven experience developing multi-layer software solutions using cloud patterns and API Management solutions.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM – Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No