Software Engineer II; Data)

Acuity is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and maintain software applications that support Acuity’s business operations. This role leverages modern programming languages and frameworks to deliver secure, efficient, and user-focused solutions. Working closely with engineers, business analysts, and cross-functional teams in an agile environment, the Software Engineer II follows best practices to ensure timely, high-quality software delivery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, providing technical support, and serving as a resource to fellow engineers through guidance and mentorship.

The role also contributes to system improvements, code quality, and technical innovation across development teams.

• Collaborate with other software engineers, business analysts and stakeholders to understand user needs and translate them into effective software solutions.
• Maintain integrity and excellence in your work. Proactively seeking out and offering candid, constructive feedback, delivered with professionalism and empathy, to foster continuous learning and development for myself and my colleagues.
• Enhance and maintain software applications by resolving bugs, rolling out new features, and optimizing performance.
• Contribute to the planning and scoping of project work by providing input on effort estimation, development timelines, and deliverables.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks and languages appropriate to the project.
• Perform testing and debugging to ensure code quality, stability, and performance across environments.
• Produce and maintain thorough documentation – from technical specifications and system diagrams to end-user guides.
• Recognize and correct inefficiencies and errors in the specifications, code, and implementation of software solutions.
• Periodically mentor other software engineers on software development concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of your team’s data ecosystem and proactively leverage this knowledge to enhance application functionality and inform design decisions.
• Identify and develop solutions to moderately complex software engineering tasks and problems.
• Participate in the nightly call list for problem resolution.
• Participate in regular and predictable attendance and complete mandatory training programs as determined by Acuity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of education and experience in software engineering, computer science or related field

A software engineer with 2-5 years of experience in data warehousing, preferably in the insurance industry, will generally demonstrate the skills set forth in this job description.

• Proficient in a range of tools and technologies, including:
  • Languages:
    
    Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, or COBOL, etc.
  • Relational or non-relational databases and related tools, such as Db2, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Stage, Erwin, etc.
  • Familiarity with ETL/ELT and Data Pipeline Tools like IBM Data Stage, Five Tran, Informatica Power Center, etc.
  • Version control tools, such as Git
  • Testing tools and frameworks, such as JUnit, Bruno, Postman, MettleCI
• Strong analytical thinker with the ability to break down moderately complex problems and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communicator and team player, skilled at working with cross-functional teams.
• Capable of undertaking development tasks with limited guidance from senior software engineers.
• Proficient in creating and updating documentation, test plans, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Passion for delivering high-quality and reliable results.

* Acuity does not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization.*

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