MarshBerry is growing! We are seeking an Application Developer I to join our team. We have a people first, fast paced, collaborative culture with plenty of opportunity for growth. MarshBerry has been successful in achieving growth objectives because the trust our clients place in our talented team of professionals, and all MarshBerry colleagues play a critical role in directly or indirectly cultivating those trusted relationships. MarshBerry provides an environment where employees can learn, improve and realize their career goals. We offer competitive benefits, hybrid work schedules, new challenges, and learning experiences.
Position Summary: The Application Developer I plays a key role in supporting the Development Team’s workflow and overall effectiveness. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of internally built applications and services, serving as the initial point of review for incoming bug reports and enhancement requests. The individual collaborates closely with end users, the IT helpdesk, and fellow developers to troubleshoot issues, implement fixes when possible, and escalate more complex concerns as needed. In addition, the Application Developer I contributes to the creation of quality assurance testing plans and executes application testing to ensure reliability and performance. This role also partners with business units across the organization to gather requirements, understand evolving needs, and develop clear, supporting documentation for new initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboration: Work with other users and teams to gather requirements and develop and evaluate solutions.
- Support and Maintenance: Provide support for existing applications by troubleshooting issues and implementing necessary fixes or enhancements.
- Testing and Debugging: Conduct testing and debugging of applications to ensure they function accurately and meet quality standards.
- Learning and Development: Continuously enhance knowledge of application developer tools, market trends, programming languages, and best practices and provide input to improve and enhance internal processes and systems.
- Application Development: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of software applications based on user requirements and technical specifications.
- Code Writing: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to software applications, including user guides, technical specifications, and testing documentation.
- Special projects and tasks as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred or 4 years of professional experience.
- Professional experience in an IT, help desk, or customer service role.
- Foundational experience using C# and debugging using Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Foundational experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Foundational experience using a relational database, such as Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL.
Other:
- Previous experience creating or maintaining web or desktop applications preferred.
- Experience with Vue JavaScript Framework Preferred.
- Able to quickly grasp both business and technical concepts and solve difficult technical problems by leveraging available resources.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to adjust content and delivery based on the audience.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Customer service mindset.
- Able to prioritize and thrive in stressful situations.
- Driven to learn and stay current in an ever-changing technical landscape.
Working at MarshBerry
Who We Are:
MarshBerry is a global leader in investment banking and strategic consulting for the financial services industry. With over 40 years of experience, MarshBerry empowers firms in insurance brokerage & distribution, wealth advisory & retirement planning and accounting & tax practices to achieve long-term growth, maximize value, and navigate every stage of ownership. Core offerings include Investment Banking services such as Merger & Acquisition Advisory and Capital Raising, as well as Financial Consulting in Strategic Planning, Valuations, and Perpetuation Planning. MarshBerry also provides specialized support in Organic Growth Consulting, Executive Peer Exchange, Agency Network and Market Intelligence & Performance Benchmarking. For more information, visit www.MarshBerry.com (http://www.marshberry.com/).
What We Do:
MarshBerry provides consulting services in the financial services industry primarily to independent insurance agents, brokers and carriers, as well as wealth and retirement plan advisors. Our services include but are not limited to financial, operational, sales management, merger and acquisition advisory, an agency network, peer-to-peer exchange and information services. We are recognized in the financial services industry for providing innovative and customized solutions to our clients, with whom we build trusted advisor relationships. At MarshBerry, our mission is to help our clients learn, improve and realize their value. Our clients credit us for providing the vision, tools, and discipline to help them reach their strategic goals.
It’s one thing to be recognized as experts in our field, it is another to be noteworthy based on the sentiment and feedback of our team. MarshBerry has recently been awarded the following:
- North Coast 99
- Top Work Places – The Plain Dealer
- Best Companies Group - Inclusive Workplace
- Crain's Fast 50
- Healthy Business Council of Ohio Healthy Worksite
To learn more about MarshBerry, visit www.marshberry.com (http://www.marshberry.com).
We appreciate your interest in MarshBerry. As an equal opportunity employer, your application will be considered with regard to all laws which prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, and genetic information, and requirements to take affirmative action in the hiring of minorities, including women, veterans, and those individuals with disabilities.
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