Senior Java Developer

MGIC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

On-site fitness center

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MGIC, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Senior Application Developer to plan, develop, modify, and implement short- and long-term solutions for new and existing applications. You will handle product support, security remediation, and migration of legacy systems to modern infrastructure.

Responsibilities include maintaining applications, troubleshooting production issues, collaborating with the business, and delivering high-quality software on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep applications and related systems running smoothly day to day; respond to production issues, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvements across systems and interfaces.
• Partner with the business to understand processes and goals; translate needs into practical technical solutions.
• Research options, evaluate complexity and feasibility, and recommend the best approach.
• Contribute to technical planning by defining tasks, estimates, timelines, and dependencies.
• Deliver project work on time and with high quality; communicate status, risks, and deliverables.
• Follow SDLC and change management practices; adhere to coding standards and development processes.
• Build high-quality, secure, scalable software aligned with MGIC standards.
• Modernize and upgrade codebases for security and long-term supportability.
• Participate in peer code reviews and mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate

API development

JUnit

Agile/Scrum

SOA/microservices

COBOL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

JIRA

ServiceNow

Angular

OutSystems

COBOL

Job description

At MGIC, we take pride in knowing that what we do matters. As pioneers of private mortgage insurance, we help people achieve homeownership sooner - making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. Our efforts have helped more than 14 million people get the keys to their own homes sooner than otherwise possible. Every position is critical to our company's success - from the analytical to the technical; from the innovative to the operational. The customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes experts, we're all part of one team. We're an organization with a national footprint that's large enough to never lack for a new challenge, but small enough for an opportunity to make an impact and influence decisions. Come make a difference at MGIC. PURPOSE MGIC is looking for a Senior Application Developer. In this role you will be responsible for planning, developing, modifying, and implementing short- and long-term solutions to new and existing applications. The role includes product support (e.g., Tier 2 support, ad hoc business requests, security remediation, and small iterative enhancements to legacy systems), as well as delivery of new features and project-based work, including migrating legacy applications to modern infrastructure.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this job, may not be performed by all individuals in this job, and are not a complete list of all job duties required. Keep applications and related systems running smoothly day to day; respond to production issues, troubleshoot incidents, and drive improvements across systems and interfaces. Partner with the business to understand processes and goals; translate needs into practical technical solutions. Research options, evaluate complexity and feasibility, and recommend the best approach. Contribute to technical planning by defining tasks, estimates, timelines, and dependencies. Deliver assigned project work on time and with high quality; communicate status, risks, and deliverables to the team and leadership. Follow SDLC and change management practices; adhere to established coding standards and development processes. Build high-quality, secure, scalable, and maintainable software aligned with MGIC coding standards. Modernize and upgrade codebases to supported versions to improve security, stability, and long-term supportability. Participate in peer code reviews to improve quality and share technical knowledge. Help advance continuous testing practices and secure coding standards. Mentor and support junior team members as needed. Maintain and grow technical skills through continuous learning and hands-on problem solving. Participate in an on-call rotation as needed; occasional off-hours work may be required.

Do you have what it takes?

• Education: Completion of Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Systems preferred but not required.
• Experience: Between 2 and 5 years of experience using Java Experience with Agile methodology using Scrum or similar Working knowledge of Spring, Hibernate, API development, web-enabled applications, and relational databases Ability to create and execute test cases using Junit with a mindset toward continuous testing Strong communication and collaboration skills (upward, lateral and downward) Eye on continuous improvement Forward thinking on long-term vision/goals Experience with Service Now ticketing & JIRA Experience with COBOL, Angular & Outsystem, a plus

Pay Range: $87,990.00 - $149,590.00 This range aligns with current market data and reflects our commitment to competitive and equitable compensation. Salary offers are based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and training. The range may vary in certain locations to reflect local market conditions. It is not typical to initiate pay at the top of the range to account for internal equity and allow for future and continued salary growth.

Enjoy these benefits from day one:

• Competitive Salary & pay-for-performance bonus
• Financial Benefits (401k with company match, profit sharing, HSA, wellness program)
• On-site Fitness Center and classes (corporate office)
• Paid-time off and paid company holidays
• Business casual dress

Founded in 1957 and based in Milwaukee, WI, MGIC pioneered the modern form of private mortgage insurance. Today, we remain committed to helping people achieve homeownership sooner by making affordable low-down-payment mortgages a reality. We pride ourselves on providing a meaningful and rewarding experience for our co-workers, who are the cornerstone of our company and the work we do, both within our walls and in our communities. Nearly 600 employees contribute to our mission. Approximately half of our team works together at our downtown Milwaukee headquarters, while the rest of our team -- as well as our customers and the consumers who benefit from our product - are located all over the country. Our Milwaukee team members enjoy a hybrid environment with opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues in the office 3 days a week, while maintaining a flexible approach to the modern workweek. Our HQ offers free parking, the Plaza View Café for breakfast and lunch, 24/7 fitness center access and onsite group fitness classes 3 days a week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that considers the physical, mental and financial aspects of employee health and wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, vision and dental coverage, we are proud to offer a company-matching 401(k) savings plan, profit sharing, and an annual bonus program to all eligible co-workers. Every employee has different needs, and our benefits - including parental, caregiver and bereavement leave - are designed to meet you at all stages of life, no matter which stage you’re in today. Giving back to the community is engrained in MGIC’s culture. Our Giving Back, Together program offers employees 4 paid volunteer hours, company-organized volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven community grant program. Join our team and come make a difference at MGIC! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer