Responsibilities
At Berkley Technology Services, we believe AI-assisted ways of working are becoming a foundational part of how excellent engineering work gets done - much like the way digital communication tools did a generation ago. We expect every member of our team to actively integrate AI tools into their daily work, not as a substitute for expertise, but as a natural extension of it. Candidates who bring genuine curiosity about AI, and a demonstrated habit of using it to work smarter, will find themselves at home here.
Join a team that builds and supports critical insurance technology solutions that power policy processing, agency and producer operations, and third-party vendor integrations. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and enhance scalable applications, APIs, and integrations while collaborating with business and technical teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. You'll leverage modern technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP APIs, DB2, JavaScript, React, and Kubernetes to solve complex business challenges, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation across the insurance platform ecosystem. Strong problem-solving skills, a passion for continuous learning, and experience with Agile development practices are key to success in this role.
Develop, test, maintain, and support application features and enhancements using Java, REST/SOAP APIs and DB2 technologies.
Gain a robust understanding of all functional and technical aspects of a system policy system and it’s integrations.
Produce significant new system functionality or defect resolution with minimal direction.
Create design specifications that demonstrate an understanding of most interfacing systems and supported business processes. (can understanding business processes go to the developer/analyst)
Routinely proposes improvements to supported systems to improve supportability or usability.
Perform adequate peer review on any changes in supported systems.
Can be consulted to provide recommendations to solve business issues based on experience and knowledge of current technology.
Demonstrate solid development processes including code review, documentation, and unit testing.
Provide rotating on-call support of production systems.
Ensure high-performing and scalable solutions by proactively monitoring and assessing various performance metrics both pre and post-implementation.
Provide end user mentoring and training in 1-1 and small group settings.
Work as a collaborative member of an Agile development team, interacting with business analysts, QA resources, and end users.
Partner with the various subsidiaries to create a vision for future advancement of our applications.
Travel for this position is approximately 5-10%.
Qualifications
5+ yrs. - reasonable single system / single technology knowledge.
5+ years of professional development experience
Strong working experience developing web applications in Java (preferably versions 11+)
Strong working experience with DB2 or SQL Server databases
Software Development Life Cycle experience.
Atlassian suite experience is a plus (Jira, Bamboo, Confluence)
Git Hub Enterprise experience is a plus (As code repository as well as managing build and deployment)
Demonstrated comfort using AI-assisted tools in a professional context;approaches AI as a standard part of modern workflow rather than a specializedor optional capability
Ability to thrive and produce results with little or no supervision in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communication skills with ability to interact seamlessly at all levels with both technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and systems.
Superior problem solving and analytical skills.
Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in related field or equivalent experience
Behavioral Core Competencies
Critical Thinking
Customer Service Oriented
Technically Astute
Business Knowledge
Quality Decision Making
Process Management
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Additional Company Details
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.
Additional Requirements
Location and Travel: • Primary location Urbandale, IA. • Travel: Approximately 5–10%.
- Sponsorship Details
- Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
