Description
As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.
Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Application Analyst and Developer, you will have impact on the organization through the below responsibilities:
- Formulates and defines system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or
modify moderately complex information systems - Prepares detailed design specifications from which programs will be written.
- Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains application programs.
- Consults with users or other IT Professionals to resolve issues with programs.
- Contributes to the development of project plans and timelines, provide estimates for planned work.
- Exhibits expert business knowledge and leverages strong customer relationships.
- Guides the development of the team in overall application technology design activities.
- May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff
- Responsibility for enterprise process review and decisions relating to application architecture and security.
- Responsible for review of system performance and maintaining a performant code base.
- Responsible for review of technology versions.
- Participates in all phases of the most complex or high-risk Application Analysis and Design components.
- Develops time estimates and other project management elements for complex to high-risk project deliverables.
- Provides technical expertise across a range of applications, systems and/or technologies.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related
- discipline.
- 8 to 10 years of related experience.
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience in .NET development
- Proficiency in SQL, SSIS
- Experience in using GIT and TFS
- Experience with work tracking software such as Rally or Jira
- Secure coding practices
- Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to create and explain technical design flows
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues
What to Expect
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Ongoing opportunities for development and learning
- A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees
- Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer’s needs today and also well into the future
Why Join Us.
At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It’s the reason we’re a leading provider of annuities today, and it’s the reason we’ll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you’ll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond – and you’ll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.
MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component. For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..