Systems Developer (Remote)

About the Role

Imagine being part of a team that’s not just shaping the future but actively driving it. At Davies North America, we’re at the forefront of innovation and excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with top-tier professional services. As a vital part of the global Davies Group, we help businesses navigate risk, optimize operations, and spearhead transformation in the insurance and regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development, analysis, creation of computer programs for end-users, including testing and modification as necessary
• Write Windows-based applications that interact with databases, web services, and Windows services
• Develop and maintain data interfaces to and from clients and vendors
• Perform systems analysis for programming requests from inside and outside users of current system platforms, triaging and scheduling requests for completion
• Assess programming requests for compatibility with current systems and procedures
• Organize meetings with users to determine needs versus wants and counsel on potential pitfalls of requests
• Develop a written plan detailing proposed system changes, including affected components, database files, and source code modifications, with before-and-after images for approval by the IS Manager or Systems Analyst
• Control storage waste within systems, ensuring cleanup of test environments, temporary databases, and journal receivers at project completion
• Assist in the analysis and design phase of projects
• Collaborate with developers, programmers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing, developing, and testing new software programs and applications
• Develop system alternative solutions in conjunction with functional users
• Support the creation, installation, testing, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of information systems
• Analyze user requests for compatibility with current systems and procedures
• Work effectively with project management, support, and other internal departments
• Create, design, develop, test, and maintain an efficient database environment for all locations
• Analyze systems to determine software needs, consulting with end-users and setting up procedures for system interfaces
• Train and continually educate end-users and IS staff on EDI, interfaces, loads, and database maintenance
• Maintain an efficient system for logging data loads and routine SQL statements for database maintenance
• Program modifications to enhance current processes or establish new ones
• Ensure database effectiveness, handling transfers, rejections, and other system interactions appropriately and timely

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• A minimum of three years of C++, C#, .NET programming, and MS SQL knowledge
• PowerBuilder developer with at least five years of experience using PowerBuilder 10.5 or higher to design, develop, and support enterprise applications
• Sybase and MS SQL knowledge
• Experience with object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks such as LLBLGEN and Entity frameworks
• Experience designing and implementing APIs
• A minimum of three years working in a database environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non-exempt employees
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 / year