Sr. Software Engineer at Chubb in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a qualified Mainframe (COBOL) developer to join our development team. In this role, you will build and manage application enhancements for multiple complex strategic systems leveraged across our Personal Lines business. In this role, we are looking for an engineer with strong experience using Mainframe tools for design, development and testing.

In this role, you will:

• Understand and translate business and functional requests into program/applications
• Participate on project teams and effectively interact with business partners, vendor partners, Business Analysts, Architects, Quality Assurance specialists, and management
• Design, code, test and implement application program code for both new and existing applications
• Develop and execute test scenarios and test cases for unit, integration and system testing
• Ability to produce concise and accurate documentation for projects
• Ensure compliance with all Chubb standards and guidelines
• Delivers quality solutions for both new and existing applications of varying complexity and scope while adhering to software development best practices; solutions are delivered in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding established SLA's or timelines
• Adhere to project management methodology and standards
• Adheres to ITIL processes and procedures for change, release and problem management following established best practices.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design
• Comply with architectural standards; re-use existing software structures where applicable
• Take the lead on assignments and mentor/provide guidance to other staff members
• Collaborate effectively across functional business, technical areas, and external vendors
• Flexible and effective at multi-tasking
• Participates in on-call production support of applications/platforms in multiple environments; escalates issues following procedures to minimize system downtime
• Monitors operating efficiency of existing systems. Serves as subject matter expert with various tools, techniques and processes
• Complies with all I/T policies, procedures and controls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum

  ABOUT US

  
  

  Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

  
  

  At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.