The Software Engineer-Cyberlife will provide application programming and design to implement new and improved life and annuity products. This position requires knowledge of Cyberlife processing. An understanding of VP/MS processing and calculations is also highly desired. This role is responsible for the translation of functional requirements into technology solutions with a constant focus on business process improvement and product development. In addition to product development, this role will also provide ongoing support to our business partners, as determined by their prioritized needs.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, and implement customized code within Cyberlife for life and annuity products
- Perform technical and business analysis for written specifications and requirements
- Document and share technical requirements and design artifacts
- Develop, review and validate calculation models (Excel, VP/MS, etc.)
- Use effective influencing skills to share expertise and mentor others
- Identify and recommend improvement opportunities in development and test processes
- Participate in all phases of implementation for new products on the Cyberlife platform
- Support test activities, including the setup and initialization of new environments and the resolution of data, process and application issues as they arise.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures
- Remain current in profession and industry trends
- Successfully complete regulatory and job training requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Strong Cyberlife product design skills
- Expert application development skills: CICS, COBOL, VSAM, Mainframe processing
- Strong understanding of VP/MS processing
- A working knowledge of Java/ACORD/XML/Linux would be a plus
- Knowledge and experience in source code and change management processes
- Strong knowledge of insurance products and operations
- Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and resolve conflicts across the organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven analysis, decision making, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills working in an autonomous and proactive manner
- Strong communicator and relationship builder with all levels of the organization
- Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences
- Ability to independently research, identify and resolve complex processing and data issues.
- Strong business knowledge of Life Insurance and Annuity processing
- Ability to make a positive team contribution by learning new skills and suggesting improvements
- A team player able to work with others in a highly collaborative environment
Required Experience
- Proven knowledge and at least 7-10 years of current hands on application development supporting Mainframe life insurance applications
- Experience working with DXC’s Cyberlife system
- Experience working with DXC’s VP/MS software
- Knowledge of other related DXC products (nbA, Product Accelerator) is a plus
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies, Scrum in particular
Education/Licenses/Professional Designations
- Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Information Technology or related discipline
Penn Mutual helps people become stronger. Our expertly crafted life insurance is vital to long-term financial health and strengthens people’s ability to enjoy every day. Working with our trusted network of financial professionals, we take the long view, building customized solutions for individuals, their families, and their businesses. We support our financial professionals with retirement and investment services through our wholly owned subsidiary, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.
Base Salary Range -$125,000 - $145,000