Friday, March 22, 2013

Great-West Financial - Java Developer

Opportunity :
Join a growing organization offering a chance to apply skills "end-to-end" on a range of applications and technologies. If you display leadership with your work, have a track record for getting things done and enjoy making a difference for the customer - you'll fit well with our team.

Summary:
Under general supervision, develops, implements, and maintains proprietary and/or purchased software systems/applications in support of the financial services and investments divisions. Designs, codes, modifies, tests, debugs, integrates and documents applications from specifications dealing with the overall operating system including core and/or external web interfaces, sophisticated file maintenance, accounting systems, and/or document production. May also be responsible for documenting system/application scope and objectives, leading smaller scope projects of a simple nature, and quality assurance.
Primary Accountabilities:
Under general supervision, designs, develops and/or repairs logic that drives software systems/application functionality. Defers more complex and/or integrated programming issues to more senior staff. Leads/performs key portions of the system development lifecycle including gathering, documenting and analyzing requirements for highly complex, multiplatform applications. Maintains documentation, project tracking, and key stakeholder reporting metrics. Makes recommendations for project resource requirements to project managers and/or systems leadership.
Under general supervision, designs, develops and/or repairs logic that drives software systems/application functionality. Defers more complex and/or integrated programming issues to more senior staff.
Performs portions of the system development lifecycle including designing, coding, testing, documenting, installing, maintaining, and supporting proprietary and/or purchased software systems/applications.
Performs unit and performance testing on code and documents findings within defined scope.
Completes project tasks within defined milestones. May serve as lead for a project deadline or milestone.
Performs on-call production support duties on a periodic basis
Works under general supervision. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Key Traits, Skills and Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Java coding
Eclipse, Tomcat
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Energetic, fast learner, self-starter
Very good communication and team skills

Desirable Traits, Skills and Knowledge: Proficient in Oracle PL/SQL and stored procedure coding
Hibernate v3.0
Spring v3.0
Adobe Flex
PowerBuilder
Agile (scrum) methodology
Web Services development
Knowledge and experience implementing reporting solutions using Business Objects
Financial/Insurance Industry knowledge (Investment Accounting, Reporting and Trading)

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent experience.
2-5 years experience.


Great-West FinancialSM helps millions of Americans, their companies and employers build greater financial security. Headquartered in metro Denver with offices around the country, Great-West Financial offers a wide range of retirement savings products and services, life insurance and annuities. With more than a century of experience and a history of financial strength and stability, Great-West Financial has earned the reputation as a trusted financial partner, to and through retirement.

For more information, please visit www.greatwestcareers.com. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

You'll find good people at Great-West Financial.

Great-West FinancialSM refers to products and services provided by Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Great-West FinancialSM is a service mark of Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company.