Lead Software Dev Engineer

Physicians Mutual is hiring a full-time Lead Software Dev Engineer.  A great candidate would be responsible, ethical and have a sense of ownership of the system and solutions.  Critical and creative thinking leading towards clean and effective designs, code and workflow is essential.  The ability to listen to the end users and collaborate with them to reach the best solutions is a must.  A candidate who values quality, learning, teaching and mentoring to help guide the team to be increasingly proficient, effective and responsive is vital.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for systems, designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents customizations to moderate and complex vendor applications. 
• Work is performed in accordance to user or business systems analysts’ specifications using knowledge of SQL, SQL Server, and specific vendor software features and capabilities like scripting and workflow. 
• Develops or assists users and analysts with design specifications. 
• Performs application unit tests and assists in integration and system testing of application changes. 
• Validates test inputs and outputs and production jobs. 
• May be responsible for an entire project including analysis, design, and development. 
• Determines and corrects errors in existing applications and would need to be available to correct production processes.

Requirements: 

• BS in Computer Science or relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of programming experience using Structured Query Language, JavaScript, Java, or .NET languages.
• 4 years of experience with business process management or business workflow management software with increasing design responsibility.

Preferred:

• Experience with distributed technology.
• Knowledge of scanning hardware & features.
• Knowledge of insurance operational & applications (Underwriting, Claims, Accident & Health, Life, Marketing, etc.).

About us:

Since our start in 1902, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has held to our founder’s promise — to provide protection to families when they need it most. In 1970, Physicians Life Insurance Company was founded and became a member of the Physicians Mutual family.

Today, we offer health, life and retirement products to millions of people from all walks of life. We’ve been here for them. Listening. Answering questions. Empowering them with the specialized guidance they need to make confident decisions about their insurance.

Over the years, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.

But the achievement we’re most proud of?  We have a 95% customer approval rating – a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.