SFM Mutual Insurance Company Hiring for Software Developer Job at Bloomington, MN Full Time

Software Developer
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SFM is unique in that we are small enough that your voice is heard, but has all the benefits and perks of a larger employer. We value your opinion, help you reach your goals, and make it easy for you to maintain work-life balance. SFM is committed to creating the best work environment. Find out why our employees rate us a top employer and choose to stay and grow with us. Our benefits package is excellent; we offer a hybrid work environment so you get the flexibility needed to do your job; competitive pay, generous PTO, student loan pay back program, health, dental and pet insurance- and a whole lot more! We believe in developing our internal employees; you will be afforded an annual training allowance to ensure you get the additional education you desire.
About SFM
Since 1983, our mission has been to be the workers’ compensation partner of choice for agents, employers and their workers. In that time we’ve expanded to over 20,000 customers in the Midwest and grown our offerings to include vocational rehabilitation, safe patient handling, loss prevention, medical services and more. Our open-door policy is essential in recognizing business issues as they rise and to address the changing needs of our diverse workforce. Though much has changed through the years, our focus continues to be unrivaled customer service, safety, and providing better outcomes for employers and injured workers.* Apply today and discover why SFMs employees deicide to stay and make SFM their long-term employer.*
The role
Designs, develops and implements high-quality computer applications that meet the needs of our customers. Interviews customers and studies appropriate reference materials. Participates in team-oriented development environment by keeping co-workers apprised on project status and collaborating to produce timely and high-quality solutions. Prepares and communicates to customers the plans to implement new applications in live-system environment. SFM will afford the necessary training so you are to be successful and will encourage your professional growth.
Responsibilities

• Prepares and communicates detailed design specifications, including database design schema, application structure, screen layouts and report layouts. Interviews customers and studies appropriate reference materials.
• Designs, codes, tests and debugs programs which are efficient, adequately documented, and in compliance with pertinent Information Services programming standards and guidelines.
• Develops Windows-based and web-based software. Produces timely work and of high quality.
• Participates in team-oriented development environment. Keeps co-workers updated on project status that they are dependent upon. Works with other co-workers to produce on-time high quality solutions.
• Prepares and communicates plans to implement new applications in live-system environment, in coordination with customers.
• Provides training to customers, employing appropriate instructional delivery methods such as one-on-one instruction, group training sessions, written tutorials and computer-assisted instructions.
• Provides status of projects to team leader noting items accomplished and any project delays incurred. Follows project schedules as decided with team leader. Updates customers regularly on these schedules.

We’re looking for

• Computer science-related Bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree and equivalent industry experience is acceptable.
• One or more years’ professional software development experience/education, preferred. This experience could be acquired via an applicable internship.
• One year of experience/education working with at least one of the following: C#.NET, Java or Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience/education working with relational databases and a development language.
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented software development methodologies.
• Knowledge in developing Windows-based software.
• Experience or education in developing Windows-based software.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business needs into software requirements.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven initiative and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• A strong desire to work directly with internal customers and ability to deliver superior customer service.
• Understanding of general business concepts.
• Demonstrates positive teaming skills and an ability to work in an agile work environment.

*Physical Requirements

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Work takes place in a semi paperless environment within an office, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital, familial, or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected classification.
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Job Type: Full-time