What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Data Developer position at FBL Financial Group, Inc.?
What You'll Do:
Analyze and evaluate system applications. Develop new and maintain existing applications of high complexity as per specifications including developing application code, testing completed applications, and develop required documentation as defined by company development standards.
Maintain strict adherence to standards for documentation, development techniques, testing, and other related development activity.
Conduct research and maintain high level of knowledge in systems software/hardware to ensure operations and implementations are of the highest quality. Assist the business with process improvements where needed.
Keep Application Development Manager, Project Manager, and team members informed on status of deliverables.
Provide twenty-four hour support for computer operation of production systems as needed. Assist in determining the causes of system problems by conferring with technical, business unit and system personnel.
Give guidance and direction, as needed, to development staff and Consultants on technical matters.
Create functional design of principle system components and formulate system scope, objectives, functional requirements and deliverables.
Design complex technology configurations to satisfy business requirements and create, execute and maintain project plans for complex systems.
Participate in the integration of new systems and recommend new technology.
Manage day to day operations and administration of applicable production applications. Participate in regular meetings to keep both the business and IT staff informed of productivity objectives, goals and concerns.
Communicate with developers on the problem resolution process and provide information pertaining to the system. Verify application logic by preparing test data and test plans, test and debug system applications, verifying test results and by providing guidance to others.
Direct or perform systems-related special projects as requested.
What It Takes to Join Our Team:
College degree or equivalent plus five years relevant experience required; or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or MIS plus three years relevant experience required.
Three years’ experience in insurance or finance data processing preferred.
Knowledge of data handling methods, development techniques and one or more development programming languages.
Five years of experience with Informatica, SQL and database technologies.
Oral and written communication skills as appropriate to this position.
Reasonably regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
Ability to work from our office in West Des Moines, Iowa.
