Full Stack Developer (Backend)

Posted 14 Days Ago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
72K-141K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Insurance • Professional Services • Analytics • Cybersecurity
The Role
The role involves leading and developing complex applications, system analysis, mentoring staff, and integrating vendor solutions. Requires extensive experience in full stack development and project management.
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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
Individual contributor responsible providing a high level of expertise in systems analysis and design, application development and/or integration, and testing of complex systems applications to support business needs. Provides guidance to others informally and formally leads teams on a project and/or program. The focus of this position will be leading, architecting, designing, developing or integrating business applications.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  • Evaluates complex client area requirements and processes and designs or prepares application system specifications and develops, tests and implements efficient and cost effective application solutions. Includes issue resolution and on-going system maintenance.
  • May lead the integration of vendor applications and consulting resources with existing applications and resources. May hold the development lead or sub lead role on a project and/or program.
  • Acts as technical consultant to programming staff and/or business unit to mentor staff in all phases of the program development, testing and implementation process. Participates in instructing, directing, and checking the design or applications work of others.
  • Coordinates the activities of the section with the client area and other IT areas (e.g., infrastructure, testing, and solutions).
  • Researches and evaluates new, alternative solutions, and/or architecture and recommends the most efficient and cost effective solution for the systems design including estimating costs as necessary.
  • Acts as liaison between clients, vendors, consulting resources, and applications area. Assists with relationship management, contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to requirements.
  • May participate in developing recommendations for architecture direction and applications portfolio.
  • 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.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.
    Reporting Relationship
    Typically Director or above
    Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
  • Solid technical knowledge of high level programming languages, databases, interfaces, and familiarity with application program development alternatives.
  • In-depth knowledge of the system development life cycle, and system and application program development technological alternatives.
  • Proven knowledge of client area's functions and systems.
  • Proven understanding of state of the art application development support software packages,proficiency in at least one higher level programming language.
  • Proven solid 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.
  • Ability to manage projects and lead teams.
  • Full stack developer. React, NodeJS for front end development. Java for backend.
  • Working experience with JDK 11 and JDK 17.
  • Knowledge of the Spring ecosystem, which includes Spring 5+, Spring Data, Spring microservice patterns.
  • Proficiency in Cloud Native patterns, which includes Enterprise Integration Patterns, Producer Consumer, Event Driven Architecture and Circuit Breakers.,
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud Providers such as GCP, AWS and Azure.
  • Solid SQL/relational database foundation.
  • Advanced knowledge in designing and building Integration platforms, APIs and Webservices
  • Preferred insurance industry knowledge.
  • Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
  • Typically a minimum of seven years of systems analysis and application program development experience.
  • Some previous project leadership experience.
  • Applicable certifications preferred.


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I n 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 $72,000 to $141,000 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 .
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

Top Skills

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Jdk 11
Jdk 17
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React
Spring 5+
SQL

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
7,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

As a company of allies, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive culture for all employees. Our eight Employee Resource Groups elevate the voices of underrepresented groups and champion critical DEI initiatives in the workplace and beyond. We strive to promote an environment of inclusion and continuously work to ensure all employees feel valued and respected.

Why Work With Us

CNA knows the importance of having the tools you need to expand your expertise and develop your career. With a variety of cross-discipline and cross-functional opportunities, CNA provides you with the tools and resources needed to customize your career path and understand what is needed to be effective in your role.

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