Principal Software Engineer

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Analyzes problems regarding detailed requirements and capabilities and works cross organizationally to resolve issues and solve problems.

Assists with the identification and selection of information technologies, vendors, and/or consulting resources which assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives. Includes assisting with relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
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** Proficiency in Google Cloud technologies**, including:
* ** Programming

Languages:

** Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, SQL, Git Hub, Apache Kafka, Mockito, Hibernate, JUnit, NodeJS/React

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* ** API Design Principles:
** Expertise in RESTful API design, including endpoint creation, data serialization, authentication, and versioning
* ** Google Cloud Services:
** Familiarity with GCP offerings such as Google Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Anthos Service Mesh (ASM), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run
* ** Security:
** Experience implementing security measures like OAuth (Okta), JWT, and Google Secret Manager (GSM)
* ** Database Management:
** Knowledge of SQL and No

SQL databases, schema design, and API-based interactions
* ** CI/CD Practices:
** Hands-on experience with tools like Jenkins, Concourse, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions for automated build, test, and deployment
* ** Testing and Debugging:
** Strong skills in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, with expertise in debugging and issue resolution
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** Expertise in application integration design and development**, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and ease of consumption.
10. Must have
** Guidewire Integration experience**, including Cloud APIs, Integration Gateway, and REST APIs.
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** Preferred:
** Familiarity with the insurance industry, its products, and services.
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** Nice to have:
** Experience with Guidewire Policy Center.
1. Expert technical knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.  
2. Senior level knowledge of client area's functions and systems.  
3. Must be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of application program/system design and implementation and have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.  
4. Excellent project management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short and long range project goals.  
5. Solid knowledge of interface design and user centered design method.  
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT  management and staff, and internal business partners/clients.  
7. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and other business related software systems or languages including, but not limited to Mainframe, DB2, UNIX, Oracle, Websphere J2EE Java, Peoplesoft, Business Objects, and ETL. Other technologies will apply dependent on business area supported.

Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree with Masters preferred in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including significant work at a principal or senior technical leadership level. Typically,years' experience in application program development.  a minimum of nine years of solid, diverse work experience in IT with a minimum of six Experience using Agile methods preferred.

n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut,
* the national base pay range for this job level is $97,000 to $189,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals.  

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