SQL Developer

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is looking for a SQL developer.  We are looking to fill this position in our Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA or Parsippany, NJ Offices. 

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us. 

Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A+ “Superior” grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you’re looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.

Benefits:

• Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!
• Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Closed on all major holidays
• Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
• 401K with company match and profit sharing
• Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!
• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
• Discover opportunities to advance your career
• Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world’s most admired companies

Modify existing software to correct errors or to improve its performance.  Design, develop and modify software systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of reporting.  Collaborate with systems analysts, programmers and others to design system enhancements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.  Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design.

• Must feel comfortable working in a dynamic and flexible environment with changing requirements in a business casual environment
• Development of high quality database solutions
• Develop, implement and optimize stored procedures and functions using T-SQL
• Review and interpret statistical reporting requirements
• Research required data
• Analyze existing SQL queries for performance improvements
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including data dictionaries, database schemas, flow diagrams, etc.
• All other duties as assigned

• Highly proficient in T-SQL or comparable relational database development skills
• Experience with a modern object-oriented language such as C# or Java

• Basic knowledge of software version control systems, preferably Git
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in an Agile environment
• A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years experience with software development lifecycle to include designing, coding, testing and supporting web and database applications

Preferred:

• Experience in ISO (Insurance Services Office) statistical reporting
• Experience in WCSTAT (Workers Compensation Statistical Reporting Specifications) reporting
• Knowledge of Financial/Insurance Reporting Systems
• Experience developing .NET web applications using C# and MVC
• Front-end development experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery