Application Engineer CMX Intergration (HYBRID)

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to design, develop, and enhance application software solutions. The role focuses on thorough unit testing and alignment with the Software Development Life Cycle to ensure high-quality releases.

The position is full-time with on-site Worcester HQ consideration and potential for remote work. Candidates should have 3+ years of Java experience and a strong foundation in OOP, design patterns, and data structures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' Java development experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Strong Java programming and OOP knowledge.
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL databases.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; quick learner.
• Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Interpret designs and develop new applications and enhancements.
• Perform thorough unit testing of software.
• Follow SDLC framework and manage releases/deployments.
• Collaborate with project teams and offshore partners.
• Provide timely project status reporting.
• Stay current with multiple programming languages and tools.

Skills

Java development

OOP concepts

Design patterns

Data structures

Algorithms

Analytical thinking

Learning ability

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL databases

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

Job description

Our DevOps team is looking for an Application Engineer to join our growing team in our Worcester Headquarters or remote work location consideration.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Application Engineer will apply technical knowledge/capabilities and development skills to design and develop efficient application software solutions, based upon business requirements and technical specifications. The Application Engineer ensures thorough unit testing of all new software applications and enhancements to existing software applications.

This is a Full-time, Exempt role.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Interprets technical design and specifications, writes code, and assists in development of new applications and products and enhancements to existing applications and products.
• Performs thorough unit testing to verify the accuracy and quality of all software developed. This may include preparation of sample test data, execution of programs and job streams, and system integration testing.
• Designs or modifies applications to accomplish functions in compliance with the Software Development Life Cycle framework
• Performs all software development functions to accomplish specific application solution requirements
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle processes including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, testing methodologies and deployment management.
• Identifies risks and options and makes recommendations.
• Promotes code and supports setup of multiple test environments.
• Exhibits best practices in source code management software use
• Supports, troubleshoots and debugs coding defects identified during quality assurance and business partner validation.
• Adheres to all quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborates with project team members, including external and offshore partners, during development process.
• Supports preparation and implementation of software releases into the production environment.
• Contributes to project planning, design, and estimating activities.
• Stays current and builds knowledge of multiple programming languages and related development tools.
• Provides timely and accurate project status reporting.
• Builds knowledge of P&C insurance concepts and Hanover application systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• 3+ years' experience in JAVA development
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Strong programming experience in Java
• Good understanding of OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures, and Algorithms
• Experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and SQL databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and business domains quickly
• Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Exposure to Guidewire products (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter (Onprem Version 10 or Cloud versions), BillingCenter)
• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, data processing, or AI-related integrations
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of React or modern web frameworks