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Organization
WatchGuard builds affordable, all-in-one network and content security solutions to provide defense in depth for corporate content, networks and the businesses they power. WatchGuard's award-winning extensible threat management (XTM) network security solutions combine firewall, VPN and security services to protect networks from spam, viruses, malware and intrusions. The new Extensible Content Security (XCS) appliances offer content security across e-mail and web combined with data loss prevention for complete content protection. WatchGuard extensible solutions scale to offer right-sized security for small businesses up to enterprises with 10,000+ employees. Since our founding in 1996, more than 600,000 WatchGuard signature red security appliances have been deployed worldwide. Today more than 15,000 dedicated partners back our products in 120 countries. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Analyze complex project requirements and determine technical approach and programming required. Design, implement and test GUI for WatchGuard applications using Java and Web 2.0 technologies. Identify and solve performance and scalability issues involving large data sets. Constructively weigh and integrate feedback from Product designers, GUI designers and customers. Create prototypes and functional specifications for WatchGuard projects. Propose optimized solutions for project implementation. Develop program code per specifications and according to WatchGuard standards. Perform product design, bug verification, release testing, and beta support on software projects which may require research and analysis. Help on the maintenance of released software as required. Participate in team/individual goal setting. Work on problems of diverse scope. Demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Interact with other component owners and developers in all phases of product development from initial study to final release. Clearly communicate technical information and instructions to non-technical staff and managers.
Job Requirements
Bachelor
Posted by webmaster@craigslist.org on January 27, 2010
Vertafore Company OverviewVertafore, Inc. is a leading provider of software, services and information to the insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. For more than 30 years, Vertafore has leveraged a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutionspowerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 15,000 customers and 200,000 end users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance.
Currently over 1,100 employees nationwide, wiht continued growth plans well into the future. Our corporate headquarters are in Bothell, Washington with easy access to and from the Eastside and Seattle. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages along with 18 days PTO/10 paid holidays, free parking and company sport teams and much more. A big advocate of training and development and promoting from within, our average tenure is 10+ years.
Vertafore is privately held by Hellman & Friedman, a leading private equity firm with a focus on the vertical market software business. Founded in 1984, Hellman & Friedman (www.hf.com) has raised and managed over $16 billion of committed capital. In addition to H&F, JMI Equity (www.jmiequity.com ) also contributed equity capital to the transaction and the two firms have worked together on numerous acquisitions in several vertical markets.
Position Charter & ExperiencePerforms product development, design, bug verification, release testing, and beta support on applications software projects which may require research and analysis.
This person will develop the User Interface/User Experience for Vertafore applications and related products by designing and coding according to standards and styles. May assist in performing on-site client work. Operates under moderate supervision.
Key Accountabilities
Software Engineer position responsibilities include: - Performs User Interface design, product development, design, system analysis, and programming activities on applications software which may require some research
- Performs design, implementation and maintenance of UI design, single product modules/sub-systems or on lower level issues of multiple products
- Interface with analysts and developers to design page layouts and graphics that adhere to design guidelines
- Design end user interfaces that focus on designs that are clear, effective and pleasing to the eye
- Work independently to document specifications that development will reference to implement final end user interface design
- Develop and refine design concepts and produce prototypes for evaluations
- Prepares technical documentation of product sub-systems
- Conducts the unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits
- Performs bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products
- Researches problems discovered by QA or product support
- Develops solutions to problems
Behavioral Competencies - Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Integrity
- Big Picture Thinking
- Leadership, Creativity, Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability/Open to Change
- Accountability
- Good Judgment
Professional and Technical Competencies - Must have experience designing consumer oriented user interfaces for web applications
- Strong visual design skills with proficiency at screen layouts
- Proven ability to design products that benefit consumers by being both pleasing to the eye and easy to use
- Experience employing an iterative design process
- Knowledge of UI design principles, best practices and standards
- A solid understanding of business goals with the ability to translate themes into designs
- A solid grasp of graphic, web and software design principles as well as the limitations associated with these environments
- Ability to move easily between conceptual and detail design activities
- Prior experience building business applications
- Experience with Java and/or.net / C# development. Java development is preferred.
- Experience with Java server technologies experience with Struts, ORM (Hibernate/JDO/custom persistence frameworks), and Spring is a plus.
- Proficiency with related technologies, including SQL databases (Oracle), HTML, JSP, Tag Libraries, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, and Web Services is a plus
- General technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
- General awareness of business issues as they impact overall project plans
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience - Requires two years of development experience designing products
Education Requirements - A Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering (or related technical discipline), or equivalent work experience is required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for consideration, visa sponsorship not available. Candidates with at least 18 months left on your EAD may be considered.
If you want to work for a company that is recognized as the industry leader in software and services to the insurance space, provides career opportunities at all levels, rewards success and provides work/life balance, come see what Vertafore has to offer! Vertafore is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply for this position, please
CLICK HERE
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Vertafore Company OverviewVertafore, Inc. is a leading provider of software, services and information to the insurance industry including independent agents, brokers, MGAs, carriers and reinsurers. For more than 30 years, Vertafore has leveraged a unique industry presence to deliver meaningful solutionspowerful technology, critical information and robust insights to help organizations effectively respond to business challenges and capture new opportunities. Vertafore solutions have helped more than 15,000 customers and 200,000 end users gain a competitive advantage to accelerate their business performance.
Currently over 1,100 employees nationwide, with continued growth plans well into the future. Our corporate headquarters are in Bothell, Washington with easy access to and from the Eastside and Seattle. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages along with 18 days PTO/10 paid holidays, free parking and company sport teams and much more. A big advocate of training and development and promoting from within, our average tenure is 10+ years.
Vertafore is privately held by Hellman & Friedman, a leading private equity firm with a focus on the vertical market software business. Founded in 1984, Hellman & Friedman (www.hf.com) has raised and managed over $16 billion of committed capital. In addition to H&F, JMI Equity (www.jmiequity.com ) also contributed equity capital to the transaction and the two firms have worked together on numerous acquisitions in several vertical markets.
Position Charter & ExperienceWe need world class software engineers who want to design and build cutting edge business applications employing the latest technologies. Our projects include working on advanced web based applications for business collaboration, complex loan transactions and financial marketplaces.
Performs product design, bug verification, release testing, and beta support on applications software projects which may require research and analysis. May assist in performing on-site client work. Operates under minimal supervision
Key Accountabilities- Performs complex product design, system analysis, and programming activities on applications software which may require some research
- Performs design, implementation and maintenance of complex, multiple product modules/sub-systems
- Participates in product design meetings
- Experience with object oriented design, C#, SQL Server required. ASP.NET and AJAX a plus
- In absence of product architects, may serve as a product architect
- Design and implementation in order to meet project objectives
- Documentation of development work
- Conducts unit testing and integration testing for functionality and limits
- Assists in performing on-site client work on complex applications
- Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues. Researches new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology
Professional and Technical Competencies- Typically requires five to seven years of experience in software design or product support
- Thorough technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation
- Excellent analytical and design skills
- Excellent skills in research and analysis, project planning and implementation
- Excellent understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation and quality assurance
- Aware of business issues as they impact overall project plans
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
- Superior engineering abilities
- Complete software lifecycle development experience
- Strive to deliver solutions that exceed expectations
- Big picture thinking with the ability to deliver on the details
- Appreciation for change with an agile mentality
- Enthusiasm for solving interesting problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Behavioral Competencies- Customer Focus
- Drive for Results
- Integrity
- Big Picture Thinking
- Leadership, Creativity, Innovation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability/Open to Change
- Accountability
- Good Judgment
Education RequirementsBachelor's degree in business, software engineering or computer science; advanced degree desirable.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for consideration, visa sponsorship not available. Candidates with at least 18 months left on your EAD may be considered.
If you want to work for a company that is recognized as the industry leader in software and services to the insurance space, provides career opportunities at all levels, rewards success and provides work/life balance, come see what Vertafore has to offer!
To Apply for this position, please
CLICK HERE
