Associate .NET Developer

iPipeline is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the life insurance and financial services industry. Through our SaaS solutions, we accelerate and simplify insurance sales, compliance, operations, and support. We provide process automation and seamless integration between every participant in the life insurance industry including carriers, agents (such as financial advisors and independent insurance agents), distributors (such as banks, broker-dealers, and general agencies) and consumers. Our innovative solutions enable automated processing for pre-sales, point-of-sale execution of applications, post-sale support, reporting, consumer delivery and agency management.

iPipeline makes it easier for people to purchase investment and insurance products that secure their financial future. With headquarters in Exton, Pennsylvania, iPipeline has locations in Cheltenham (UK), Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, Ontario (CA), Philadelphia, and Salt Lake City. Visit www.ipipeline.com.

We are looking for a Developer to join a collaborative project team in our Exton, PA office.  As a developer, you will be responsible for working closely with your project team to deliver against business requirements document(s) for your assigned customer(s).  The ability to work in an Agile environment through development, testing, and delivery is critical to success in this role.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task, be dedicated to detail and quality, and foster a positive, open work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively analyze technical requirements
• Participate in project planning and advise project team of all options to deliver business requirements most effectively
• Plan and execute system tests and write complex code
• Form complete descriptions of all specifications required
• Take technical information and translate it so that all stakeholders understand the project
• Suggest ideas for creating utilities and streamlining
• Generate development scripts in accordance with company protocol
• Control data in accordance with the organization and clients specific security policies
• Prepare charts, tables, and logic diagrams needed in development analysis
• Process analysis and workflow design to build efficient technical solutions

Skills Requirements:

• Strong programming and design skills
• Ability to work in an Agile environment through development, testing and delivery
• Experience with web applications and debuggers
• Knowledge of JavaScript to manipulate web pages
• Attention to detail & quality
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate with both co-workers and customers in a demanding environment
• Strong communication skills to converse effectively with business analysts, project managers, customers, and other involved stakeholders.
• Ability to lead conversation and work directly with customer without the assistance from PM or BA.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically to develop creative solutions.
• Team player that fosters a highly collaborative, flexible, supportive, and open environment
• Analytical skills to efficiently comprehend requirements and make recommendations for process improvements

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proficiency in the Software Development Life Cycle methodologies.
• Software Management
• Expertise with the Microsoft .NET Framework
• Command of .NET, Javascript, C and VB.NET programming languages
• Interest in functional programming to meet business requirement
• Understanding of relational database systems and a good working knowledge of SQL
• Enthusiasm for learning new things (tools, techniques, processes, etc.)
• Web services experience a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Computer Sciences
• Experience with VB.NET or other object orientated programming languages and SQL Server 2005/2008
• Experience with Agile methodology