RPA Developer (UiPath) - Senior or Lead

Citizens is pleased to offer this opportunity on a mostly remote / virtual basis within the US.

Visa sponsorship is not being offered for this position.

Searching for a place to make your mark? Every great team depends on the individual contributions of its members - the skills, talents and the passion that each team member brings. At Citizens, we're building a workforce of top achievers committed to our company's mission and vision. Our company values the knowledge that comes from experienced and dedicated individuals with a variety of backgrounds, in or out of insurance.

Citizens' Mission is to provide property insurance protection in Florida to those who are, in good faith, unable to obtain coverage through the private market while also providing the utmost in customer service. Our Values are public service, integrity, respect, responsiveness and sound judgment. We strive to not only provide affordable insurance products and services but also to provide sound financial responsibility to the citizens of Florida.

At Citizens, we are a team of dedicated, service-minded professionals committed to our policyholders. Come achieve and maximize your potential with us!

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior:

This position is responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, and testing code as part of software engineering development lifecycle. At this level, the person has in depth knowledge and experience to solve complex problems utilizing subject matter expertise and collaborative skills. Works independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

Lead:

This position is responsible for solving diverse software engineering problems across the full stack using agile technical practices. This role partners with Architects, Product Owners to deliver value while maintaining technical and quality standards. Works independently with the ability to mentor, groom less experienced staff.

JOB DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Senior:

• Design, develop and/or test complex software component changes in one or more engineering stack (UI, Servicing, Integrations, Automation, testing etc) meet acceptance criteria while adhering to development and quality standards.
• Research, analyze, design, and solve complex problems with creativity and innovation.
• Own and present SDLC and DevSecOps deliverables to maintain software standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with business representatives to estimate and plan prioritized backlog items as a SME.
• Contributes to improving software engineering practices, standards, documentation, and knowledge within agile team.

Lead:

• Design, develop and/or test full stack software engineering components (including performance, automation) i.e. front end, back end, integrations and data layer for one or more platforms.
• Develop and implement programming and quality standards aligning with underlying Product Architecture\e
• Leads experimentation and implementation of technical practices like Pair programming, TDD, BDD as applicable.
• Provide technical advisory to Leadership and coach development staff.
• Responsible for maintaining technical documentation.

RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Senior:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of software engineering experience, OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree. (Required)

Lead:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Associate/Technical Degree OR 2 years relevant experience, OR a combination of both college and experience equivalent to 2 years
• 7 years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of bachelor's degree. (Required)
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  Additional Degrees may add to employee experience:
  Master's Degree in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
  PhD in a relevant field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

  
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Senior:

Solid knowledge of SDLC.

• Solid understanding of Agile mindset, principles, practices.
• Proven knowledge in one or more programming languages.
• Ability to review programming code and identify and correct issues or discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot code to identify and correct defects and root cause.
• Solid understanding of Enterprise Software Development and maintenance.
• Data manipulation, comparison, and computation proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of testing practices (test strategy, plans, test cases).
• Solid knowledge of Source code management.
• Good knowledge of DevOps concepts.

Lead:

• Java Enterprise Edition
• Service Oriented Application Architecture.
• Application Packaging & Deployment.
• Web Application Development Frameworks.
• Knowledge of both customer facing and back-office batch automation processing using various tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Power Automate or other commercial robotic process tools and techniques.
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Guidewire/Java/Content Management/Oracle Fusion.
• Agile / Scrum Methods.
• Spring Framework and Spring Modules

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Senior:

• Knowledge of modern engineering practices like Test Driven Development, Behavior driven development, Acceptance test driven development.
• Persona driven development.

Lead:

• 9 or more years of development experience.
• Highly advanced knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums.
• Advanced knowledge of secure software development
• Demonstrated broad problem-solving skills and software repository skills.
• 3 successful RPA projects that include successful implementations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Senior:

• Identify and resolve issues and identify solutions, utilizing comprehensive analytical skills and demonstrating an attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of software design, modification, implementation, and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Domain knowledge and ability to manage and understand data parameters and relational data constructs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform independent troubleshooting for complex and time sensitive issues and escalate, as necessary.
• Ability to follow and develop software specifications.
• Advanced proficiency at source level management, and version control. Code repository skills, testing and test planning skills.
• Self-motivated and work independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficient knowledge of IT Security and confidential data, and Secure software development.
• System thinking and Design skills.
• Mentoring skills.
• Emerging ability to effectively present technical topics to small and medium size technical or non-technical groups.
• Ability to pitch and experiment innovative ideas with the help of Proof of values, pilots etc.
• Critical thinking.
• Sound judgement and decision making.
• Embracing change
• Agile Product development skills.
• Testing skills at one or more layers i.e unit, components, data, Application Programming Interface (APIs), User Interface (UI)/ User Experience (UX), Performance, Security.

Lead:

• Demonstrated ability in lead large development efforts, efficiently mentoring less experienced team members.
• Highly skilled in latest software technologies and demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt new technologies in short time and deliver effective solutions on time.
• Advanced skills associated with software design, modification, implementation, and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop conversion & system implementation plans, understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Intermediate ability to effectively present technical topics to small and medium size technical groups. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to create software specification, to contribute technical narrative to grant proposals and to follow software specifications. along with development of proof-of-concepts and demos for internal and external presentations.
• Thorough experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums.
• Self-motivated and work independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Thorough experience with common programming tools. Knowledge of Secure software development. This includes the ability to analyze business requirements, design automation solutions and may include RPA tools (which may include building of BOTS to interact with existing systems to automate manual, time-consuming processes using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrated software repository skills, testing and test planning skills.

We offer unlimited career potential, excellent training and development opportunities, and a structured Career Development program to explore future roles of interest while growing and developing in your existing role.

• Citizens offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, Retirement Savings Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, EAP, Tuition Reimbursement, Community Service and much more!
• Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional and leadership development opportunities
• Company Paid Parking
• Employee recognition programs
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Community and volunteering opportunities
• Casual dress

Citizens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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