Software Engineer II

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WHO WE ARE  

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.   

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.   

We have a flock of more than 1,800 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location.   

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!   

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.   

  
Title: Software Engineer II  

WHAT YOU’LL DO  
 

• Designs, codes, and/or configures solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, with little guidance from senior software engineers. 

• Debugs and resolves moderate complexity software bugs or issues, working independently, and finds the real root cause and provide a fix without collateral damage. 

• Writes automated unit and integration-level tests under own direction. 

• Creates a conceptual design/architecture for small scale software solutions with guidance from an architect or more senior software engineer. 

• Provides guidance and mentoring to more junior software engineers. 

• Follows development standards and effectively demonstrates technical solutions to other software engineers in code reviews. 

• Assists in making source code management decisions for one or more teams. 

• Performs complex source code management tasks independently. 

• Performs other related duties and activities as required. 

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

WHAT YOU’VE DONE  

We’re in search of dynamic individuals responsible to design, code, and/or configure solutions for moderate complexity Agile stories, and to create conceptual design/architecture for small scale software solutions. 

 
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 
 

Education and Work Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher education level, or its foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Information Sciences, and/or related field. 

• Total Work Experience: 10+ years (software development), 6 years minimum 

• Leadership Experience: 2 years minimum, 4 years preferred 

• Product Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred 

• Domain Experience: 4 years minimum, 6 years preferred 
   

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: 

• Expert in Object-oriented design, Java or .NET development, Relational OLTP queries and Relational database design 

• Expert of XML/XSLT document design, JavaScript development, HTML5 & CSS 

• Expert in Duck Creek Policy or Billing or Claims or Engagement (AP) or Data Insights 

• Understands how the Duck Creek Suite operates with an understanding of all the applications. 

• Excels in the ability to manage deadlines, communicate in a team, and operate independently with guidance 

• Expert in how to estimate, analyze, and the Software Product Development Lifecycle with Agile methodology 

• Excels in Insurance domain knowledge 
   

Other Requirements: 

• Travel: 0-10% 

• Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of the job location. 

• Physical: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met  

WHAT WE STAND FOR    

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems.  As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.   

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead.  

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/  

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Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes.