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Under technical direction, analyzes client area requirements and processes, prepares application system specifications, and programs automated solutions or integrates applications to resolve business problems. Maintains centrally developed systems. The focus of this position will be designing or developing business applications and/or designing or developing alternative solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Evaluates defined client area requirements and processes (e.g., new enhancements or maintenance) and detailed designs and develops moderate to complex application program solutions.
• Ensures quality of application solutions by performing code review with peers, creating documentation, implementing code, verifying program logic, performing defect root cause analysis, and completing unit and integration testing. Participates in systems testing with other IT staff.
• Assists with the high level design of solutions.
• Consults with the client area to analyze system requirements and capabilities, identify associated risks, and resolve problems.
• May act as a liaison between clients and applications area.
• Researches and evaluates new and/or alternative solutions, and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems/program design and develops system specifications and procedures.
• May include integrating vendor applications and consulting resources into existing applications and resources
• In conjunction with operations area technical staff, supports the implementation of the application into production and testing environments.
• May confer with technical personnel to identify and resolve issues

Reporting Relationship
Typically Manager or above
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Solid technical knowledge of high level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
• Requires a broad knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development alternatives.
• Strong knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of interface design and user centered design methods.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers, IT management and staff, and internal/external business partners/clients.
• Full stack developer. React, NodeJS for front end development. Java for backend. **Preferred**
• Working experience with JDK 17+. **Preferred**
• Knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, which includes Batch, Core, Data, Security and Spring microservice patterns.
• Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns, which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns, Producer Consumer, Event Driven Architecture and Circuit Breakers.
• Exposure to Kubernetes.
• Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure. **Preferred**
• Solid SQL/relational database foundation.
• Knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices.
• Preferred insurance industry knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Typically a minimum four years of application program development experience.
• Applicable certificates preferred.

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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $54,000 to $103,000 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. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
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