Risk Consultant - Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our firm is a global professional services leader headquartered in New York City, specializing in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. This is a ~6-month contract role based in Chicago, IL (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, code, test, and debug software programs and small technical modules using the MERN stack and SQL.
• Meet project plan goals under limited guidance from Lead developers and collaborate with the team to develop and communicate project plans.
• Assist in identifying and repairing coding problems to ensure software quality and performance.
• Provide technical support to clients and internal teams, including help desk support for escalated issues.
• Monitor trends and results from technical support calls to advise senior team members on the performance and improvement of existing systems.
• Act as a technical resource and mentor for other analysts and developers on the team.
• Manage source code using Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests, ensuring adherence to version control best practices.
• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS infrastructure, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
• Follow and promote software development best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and security standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and system performance.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of professional experience in full-stack web development with a focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong proficiency in SQL databases, including complex query writing and database design.
• Experience with Git version control and collaborative workflows.
• Practical knowledge of AWS cloud services and deployment best practices.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide technical support and mentorship.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including testing, debugging, and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Knowledge of TypeScript and additional modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Leverage AI-driven tools to optimize programming efficiency and accelerate software development.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements).

Pay

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.