Job Description
Sr. Configuration Specialist

Job description:

The candidate sought will be part of a talented software team that works on mission critical applications and should have experience in building high performance, scalable and enterprise grade applications. The individual will be involved in Java EE application and SQL development while providing expertise in the full development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Responsibilities

Project team member responsible for delivering technical implementation tasks for customers
Expected to understand and be able to explain basic implementation concepts while working under general supervision.
Participates in designing the software configuration to meet the business process design and application requirements.
Provides pre-sales support, solution planning, product management expertise and customer support.
Works with other developers, designers, and architects to ensure configuration and custom components meet application requirements and goals.
Participates in code reviews, fixes any defects, and performance problems discovered in testing; & participates in transitions of the application components to the testers.
Design, code, and/or configure solutions for moderate to high complexity Agile stories independently.
Should understand and be able to contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
Able to mentor and coach others as knowledge is gained
Debug and resolve high complexity software bugs or issues working independently, making sure to find the real root cause and provide a fix without collateral damage.
Write well designed, testable and efficient configuration scripts
Configure applications for critical systems, delivering high availability and performance
Ensure designs are in compliance with framework specifications
Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
Design and develop SQL procedures and write applications to interface with SQL databases
Skills Desired

Bachelor s degree strongly preferred, in area with analytic emphasis
3-5 yrs exp preferably in a technology, insurance, or otherwise related environment
Ability & exp performing analytical or quantitative activities in spreadsheet/database types of software applications.
Exp with implementation of DCT DMS a plus
Preferred exp in implementing DMS software applications preferred
Travel: 25-50%
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills (listening, speaking and able to write clear and easy to understand specs) to effectively interact with team members and business users
Knowledge and work experience in Java and J2EE
Good background in database design using SQL Server
Should have good knowledge on technologies listed below
Experience with XML, XSLT, and schema files
Java, JSP, JSF, Servlet, Struts, Hibernate, LDAP
Web Services SOAP and/or REST
Application Servers WebSphere, Tomcat
Preferred

Bachelor s in Computer Science, Computer Information Sciences, and/or related field; related work experience can be substituted for educational requirement
understanding of the Insurance domain and processes
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience in relational data modeling principles and techniques.
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment
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Other details
Department:General / Other Software, Network / System AdministrationIndustry:IT – SoftwareSkills:troubleshooting, 3g, 4g, accounts, bts, business process design, relational data modeling, java ee, root cause, data modeling, process design, sql development, database design, business processEducationOther (Other)

Recruiter detailsCompany Name: Duck CreekCompany Description:
We give P&C insurers a genuine path to the future with advanced technology grounded in decades of industry expertise, responsive to the unique challenges of each carrier, and shaped by the day-to-day of human behavior. We are sustained by a persistent curiosity that isn’t afraid to challenge the norms of the property & casualty industry, that believes the vision for tomorrow need not be tied to the legacy of today, and it is our job to get you there sooner.