Software Engineer - Level II

Arch Global Services; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGSI in the Philippines is seeking a Software Engineer who will serve as a system configurator responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions, translating user requirements into applications. You will participate in Agile teams, coordinate with PMs and BSA, contribute to design, coding, testing, and documentation, and help manage risks while upholding engineering standards.

A background in data modeling, Java or low-code platforms is valued, along with strong

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new business concepts and technology.
• Ability to understand data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical) and database design concepts.
• Knowledge and experience using agile software development principles, process, and tools.
• Understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs
• Knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods, and best practices.
• Knowledge with various programming languages used as well as low-code/no-code technologies, specifically Unqork, Federato, Outsystems, Appian, Mendix, or Salesforce Lightning Platform, is a plus/advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in Java development, is a plus.
• Experience within property and casualty insurance, policy administration & issuance domains, and/or underwriting rules is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability clearly speak and understand the English language.
• Excellent command of the English language, i.e. Ability to write and understand the written documents, email, and other forms of electronic communications.

Responsibilities

• Capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts.
• Coordinate with software architects and engineers to ensure alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles.
• Within Agile teams, complete design, coding, code review and testing; keep the team apprised of status.
• Suggest effective approaches to achieve project objectives.
• Manage engineering risks by tracking issues and devising mitigation methods.
• Liaise with other areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
• Support business units in resolving in-depth user questions following production support processes.
• Maintain knowledge of new technology and engineering standards, practices, and tools.
• Provide input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap and High Level Estimates.
• Collaborate with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Learning agility

Data modeling

Agile practices

Software development best practices

Low-code platforms

Java

Insurance domain knowledge

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Company Description

AGSI was incorporated in April 2016. We are committed to supporting the goals of Arch divisions through exceptional service delivery. We pride ourselves on maintaining flexibility and responsiveness to adapt to business unit and industry demands while focusing on sound project management. We are dedicated to growing and developing our employees as we build strong teams with strategic leadership.

Job Description

The Software Engineer will be assigned as a system configurator and is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of software solutions. The main duties include understanding user requirements, translating them to the required application/systems.

The candidate will provide analysis, design, configure, debugging, testing, and support of software applications.

1. Works with the Agile Program Manager (APM), Digital Product Manager (DPM), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) to accurately capture stakeholder requests and system specifications and translate them into engineering artifacts, which typically include design specifications, source code, test scripts and test results.
2. Coordinates with software architects and Software engineer to ensure that the engineering realization is in accordance with Enterprise Architecture principles and software development best practices.
3. As part of Agile teams, completes software development work which includes application design, coding, code review and testing. Keeps Agile team and APM apprised of project status.
4. Offers suggestions to stakeholders on devising effective and efficient approaches to achieve project and program objectives.
5. Manages engineering risks by proactively tracking and communicating issues and devising methods to mitigating them.
6. Liaises with other project and program areas to coordinate interdependencies and resolve issues.
7. Supports business units in the resolution of in-depth user questions and issues following production support process and SLA's.
8. Maintains a working knowledge of new technology and software engineering standards, practices, and tools.
9. Provides input to APM/DPM in creation of Product Roadmap, High Level Estimates

• Collaborates with IT management to define and develop documentation & engineering artifact standards, guidelines, processes, and templates

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new business concepts and technology.
• Ability to understand data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical) and database design concepts.
• Knowledge and experience using agile software development principles, process, and tools.
• Understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs
• Knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods, and best practices.
• Knowledge with various programming languages used as well as low-code/no-code technologies, specifically Unqork, Federato, Outsystems, Appian, Mendix, or Salesforce Lightning Platform, is a plus/advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in Java development, is a plus.
• Experience within property and casualty insurance, policy administration & issuance domains, and/or underwriting rules is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability clearly speak and understand the English language.
• Excellent command of the English language, i.e. Ability to write and understand the written documents, email, and other forms of electronic communications.

Additional Information

• Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
• Experienced developers with at least 3-6 years in software development