Full Stack Engineer II

Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for ten consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C organization offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a focus on all things people. It's our team members who make us an employer of choice and the vibrant company we are today.

We strive to make both our  internal and external communities better everyday!
** PURPOSE OF THE JOB
** The Full Stack Engineer II performs a key role in designing and developing new and maintaining existing front and back-end software solutions with databases, servers, and clients helping to integrate various insurance processes. This position exists to be part of a cross-functional team responsible for the full software life cycle from conception to deployment.

The backend is primarily hosted using Amazon Web Services, but ICW also hosts our services on premises running on Java / Spring Boot Frameworks.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
** Manages full life cycle of software development.
* Designs overall architecture of web applications that optimize site functionality.
* Develops and organizes web applications, structure code, and separate files. Sets up proper file hosting and configures servers and databases for website functionality.
* Develops and implements software solutions with the end customer in mind.
* Designs user-based interactions through effective front-end architecture.
* Develops functional databases, applications, and servers to support websites on the back end.

Leads technical collaboration for front and back-end web development.
* Collaborates with the engineering team to design software solutions and launch new features to meet customer needs.
* Interfaces with clients, fellow developers, and other departments to develop full platforms that enhance user experience and functionality.
* Defines and develops application scope and objectives and draws up technical and functional specifications for written documentation.
* Leads design reviews to determine functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems.

Performs technical analysis and testing to improve software solutions.
* Tests software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency. Identifies and solves coding issues.
* Troubleshoots, debugs, and upgrades software.
* Creates security and data protection settings.
* Maintains quality and ensures responsiveness of applications. Maintains code integrity and organization.
* Keeps current with industry best practices, trends, and developments to improve quality and efficiency.
** SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
** This position has no supervisory responsibility.
** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*** Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a major or emphasis in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
* Minimum 5 years of experience required as a Full Stack Engineer, Backend Developer, or similar role.
* Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements.
* Experience in development for desktop applications.
* Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications. Experience in development for mobile applications preferred.
*** Backend Developer Requirements:
**** Minimum 3-4 years of experience with core Java language and Spring Boot Framework.
* Database knowledge of SQL Server (stored procedures, indexes).
* Experience developing scalable Web API (both REST API and SOAP based web services)
* Experience with version control systems Gitlab/Code Commit/SVN, etc.
** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
** None required.
** KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
*** Knowledge in all stages of software development. Familiarity with databases, web servers, and UI/UX designs.
* Proficient in front and back-end coding.
* Knowledge of various design patterns.
* Experience writing unit tests with high code coverage.
* AWS experience preferred.
* Working knowledge of XML/XSLT transformations.
* Highly experienced with server-side and back-end programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby,…