Software Engineer - Kalispell

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Software Development Team. Tasks include: designing, developing, analyzing, testing, and maintaining high-quality web based applications using C# and SQL Server. This role encompasses UI, database and web service development to effectively produce and deliver leading edge services in a hosted environment. It also involves collaborating with the team and stakeholders to create high-quality and maintainable software. The developer is expected to be a superior communicator with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork and also thrives on keeping skills up to date with the latest technologies. 

Working at WaterStreet - A Dynamic and Rewarding Environment At WaterStreet, we believe in finding superior people to work with and keeping them with us by offering more-than-competitive benefits and opportunities for development — all centered in a spectacularly scenic stretch of the American heartland making it an outdoor lover’s paradise. Just outside our backdoor we have access to Glacier National Park, Whitefish Mountain Resort, and several lakes including Flathead Lake, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River.

WaterStreet Company is an organization specializing in serving the Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance Industry with business process outsourcing solutions. Our mission is to provide the best possible solutions by leveraging technology and service. We have a developed real-time, network-based software system that connects agents, underwriters, adjusters and managers on one platform. Our software can be used to service any of several P&C products including: auto, homeowners, flood or small commercial insurance.

WaterStreet’s success is founded on our team of talented and dedicated employees. Our corporate culture is rich with opportunities for motivated people to grow and thrive. We value our staff and provide an environment that fosters individual growth as well as team accomplishment. A sampling of our benefits include health, dental and life insurance, as well as health savings accounts, regular salary reviews, career path assessments, profit sharing and a variety of in-house technology and insurance training courses.

WaterStreet Company Software Development 

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Knowledge and experience with C# and SQL Server.
• Knowledge and experience with developing web services (SOAP/REST).
• Experience developing web applications using ASP.NET, Javascript, HTML and CSS
• Experience in using Entity Framework and Linq expressions
• Knowledge and experience implementing SOLID Principles, Design Patterns and OOP
• Experience developing unit test scripts using NUnit/MSTest,
• Strong understanding about coding standards and coding best practices
• Knowledge and experience of continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Knowledge of agile software development fundamentals.
• Ability to provide solutions to a variety of basic technical problems independently.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong technical, analytical, and development skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Experience in the development of web applications and technologies.
• Experience with a SaaS delivery model.
• Knowledge and experience on AngularJS, HTML5 and CCS3.
• Microsoft .NET Core Development.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years software development experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Insurance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements
• Designs and develops high-quality code to meet business requirements
• Tests, debugs, analyzes and fixes web application problems/issues. Works closely with stakeholders to fix issues in a timely fashion.
• Follows the software development lifecycle process
• Follows an agile approach to software development within the team and works effectively with other teams to extend agile principles across the entire software lifecycle.
• Participates in code reviews in accordance with strict coding standards, practices and conventions
• Maintains a high level of software quality throughout the development lifecycle and in the production environment.
• Interacts with internal stakeholders to support software deployments
• Researches and remains informed of new technology and development tools
• Seeks opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities
• Deploys often, improves iteratively
• Other duties and projects as assigned