Job Description

Company Details

Gemini Transportation Underwriters is a leading provider of excess liability insurance for companies in the transportation industry. We offer excess liability coverage for all types of vehicles and excess liability and railroad protection for freight and passenger railroads and public transit systems. As part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nations premiere commercial lines property casualty insurance providers, we combine the resources of a Fortune 500 company with the underwriting expertise and personalized service of a specialty carrier. We are pleased to underwrite and issue policies on behalf of Gemini Insurance Company*, also a W .R. Berkley member company, which carries an A. M. Best Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and a Financial Size Category of XV.

Responsibilities

Gemini Transportation Underwriters is looking for a Software Developer to support the business in the support of existing and development of new software applications, databases, data mart and reports which align with the business goals and objectives; oversee testing and resolve software defects; investigate and reconcile system and workflow problems; assist in the design, engineering, implementation and support of information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Support and continually improve the functionality of our custom internally focused Business Operations System using C, .NET and SQL Server.
* Support and continually improve the functionality to our custom externally focused on-line quoting platform GeminiExpress using C, .NET and SQL Server.
* Develop, test, implement and maintain business software applications, websites, databases, data mart and reports.
* Leverage advanced front end application and back end database construction skills to ensure the end to end operation and integrity of the application
* Utilize advanced database skills (Stored Procs, triggers, inner/outer joins, Data Modeling, etc.)
* Coordinate with business users to gather requirements, identify system problems and enhancements
* Analyze existing workflow and processes for efficiency; recommend and implement needed changes
* Provide project status reports as requested
* Assist in supporting existing applications
* Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Technology preferred or prior commensurate experience/training
* Superior communication and analytical skills
* Minimum 2 years experience: C ASP.NET software development and SQL Server query development
* Experience with source control management processes, database development, data warehouse development, maintenance and support of existing applications and databases.
* Knowledge of excess Insurance terms, workflow and processes a plus

Skills and Competencies:

* Work professionally and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
* Provide exemplary customer service; respond promptly to customer needs
* Self-starter with positive attitude, dependability, and a good attendance record
* Work independently and as part of a team; accept constructive criticism
* Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and adjust accordingly
* A focus and discipline on continuous improvement