Software Developer

SUMMARY

Lockton Affinity, in Overland Park, KS is looking for a Developer to join our IT team. At Lockton, we value the pivotal role of information technology in driving exceptional business outcomes. Join our team to spearhead the development of a robust cloud-based services platform, seamlessly integrating carriers, brokers, and third parties for a frictionless buying experience.

We seek driven Associates who are passionate about being part of something greater than themselves. With a positive attitude and a relentless determination to overcome obstacles, our team thrives in a culture of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Continuous learning and experimentation are encouraged to keep skills sharp.

Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external partners are essential to excel in this role. Join Lockton to be part of a culture that values individual contributions, embraces innovation, and fosters professional growth. Together, we will make a significant impact and exceed expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively analyze, fulfill, and communicate technical application requirements.• Code, test, and assist in designing clean, scalable program modules using .NET and JavaScript.• Document software for maintainability, adhering to coding best practices and design principles.• Research, propose, and develop new features to improve product performance while ensuring data integrity.• Gain a deep understanding of user functions, business processes, and organizational roles.• Stay updated on new technologies for potential integration and assess their impact on the company's IT infrastructure.• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.• 4+ years of experience in .NET (C#) programming, demonstrating a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles.• Familiarity with modern UI frameworks such as React or Angular, including maintenance tasks on JavaScript UIs.• Knowledge of various design and architectural patterns.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.• Passion for learning new technologies and continuously improving skills.• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture, building and integrating RESTful web services using Web API.• Exceptional troubleshooting skills for software and hardware issues.• Proficiency in ADO.NET and/or Entity Relational Modeling, including SQL Server database design and implementation, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), Views, Object-Relational Mapping tools, and Stored Procedures.• Hands-on experience with Visual Studio .NET 2019+ and .NET Framework 4.8+.• Experience in Web Application Development, including ASP.NET/MVC and JavaScript UI frameworks (ReactJS or Angular preferred).• Knowledge of version control systems such as GIT, TFS, or comparable alternatives.• Ability to create and modify relevant unit tests.• Understanding of application security needs and practice of security best practices.

Highly Desirable• Strong experience developing in a cloud-based environment, preferably Microsoft Azure.• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, for efficient project management.• Ability to analyze and optimize web application performance, identifying areas for improvement.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of Associates assigned to this job.