Application Developer - Crop

QBE North America; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Family leave (22 weeks)

401(k) with match

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QBE North America is hiring a Full-Time Full-Stack Developer to deliver scalable web applications for crop insurance and related processes. You will work in a hybrid setting in the U.S.

with a strong emphasis on secure, enterprise-grade software development using C#, .NET, Oracle, and modern front-end tech like React or Angular. The role involves collaborating with product owners, designers, QA, and other developers to implement features, fix defects, and improve delivery pipelines across web,

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of software development experience
• Experience building web apps using C#, .NET, Oracle, and front-end frameworks

Responsibilities

• Develop and support web applications, services, and user interfaces with modern front-end and back-end technologies.
• Integrate applications with APIs, microservices, and relational databases using secure patterns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver software that meets business objectives.
• Contribute to code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.
• Apply secure development practices across the software lifecycle.
• Support QA, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment emphasizing inclusion and continuous improvement.

Skills

React

Angular

REST APIs

C# / .NET

Oracle

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Education

Tertiary Degree or equivalent

Tools

TypeScript

Jest

Cypress

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

The purpose of this full stack application development role is to deliver technical solutions that support key business objectives. You will develop enhancements, new features, and defect fixes using modern software engineering practices and technologies with a primary focus on web application development using C#, .NET, Oracle, React or Angular, REST APIs, microservices, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing. Working closely with Product Owners, UX Designers, QA Analysts, and fellow developers, you will design, build, test, and support business applications used by crop insurance agents, adjusters, policyholders, and internal staff. The solutions developed in this role support critical business processes across the organization and are delivered across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. This role is best suited for a developer with approximately 3-7 years of professional software development experience who is looking to expand their expertise across modern application development technologies while contributing to enterprise-scale solutions.

• Location: Fargo, North Dakota; Ramsey, Minnesota; Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
• The salary range for this role is: $74,500.00 - $111,500.00

Your New Role

• Develop and support web applications, services, and user interfaces using modern front-end and back-end technologies that meet performance, scalability, reliability, and security requirements.
• Integrate web applications with APIs, microservices, and relational databases using secure and maintainable development patterns.
• Analyze business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Analysts, and business stakeholders to translate user experience designs into accessible, reusable, and maintainable application components.
• Contribute to modern software delivery practices through code reviews, automated testing, source control management, CI/CD pipeline development, and continual improvement of engineering standards and best practices.
• Apply secure development practices by implementing authentication, authorization, data protection, and vulnerability remediation strategies throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in testing functionality, analyzing sample data sets, and ensuring the accuracy of program output to support quality assurance and key stakeholder standards.
• Support team growth through knowledge sharing, peer reviews, and collaboration on engineering best practices.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun.

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience

Preferred Work Experience includes:

• Web application development using React or Angular
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• REST API development and integration
• C# and .NET application development
• Oracle or other relational database technologies
• Git source control and collaborative development workflows
• Automated testing and software quality practices
• CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices
• Participating in code reviews and collaborative development activities
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing production applications

Additional experience in any of the following areas is beneficial:

• Enterprise application development
• Microservices architecture
• Containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Modern authentication and authorization technologies (OAuth, OIDC, JWT)
• Product/UX collaboration tools such as Figma
• Component libraries and design systems such as Storybook
• Front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress
• Distributed systems and event-driven architecture concepts
• Crop insurance, insurance, or other highly regulated industries

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification in software development, application architecture, security, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of application security principles, secure development practices, and data protection concepts.
• Familiarity with modern software architecture and distributed system concepts, including event-driven patterns, resiliency practices, and observability.
• Understanding of modern data access and access-control concepts such as least-privilege access, role-based security, and secure application design.

Q BE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

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QBE is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search for and apply for a career opportunity with QBE, please inform our Talent Acquisition team to let us know the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Audit Management, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Information Technology Applications, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Application Development, Audit Management, Business Management, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Information Technology Applications, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Management

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.