Job Description

Position Summary
The .Net/Javascript Solution Developer will be responsible for creating and maintaining enterprise applications and services that our business relies on. Working with business sponsors, analysts and other members of the technical staff, the .Net/Javascript Solution Developer will strive for efficiency and robustness in the designing, implementation, testing, and supporting of our applications using modern approaches, technologies and best practices.

• The initial focus will be integrating our workflow system (based on Power Platform and Azure technologies) with additional on-prem systems using C#, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Future projects include:
  • Converting existing Mulesoft integrations to microservices and custom UIs
  • Migrating existing on-prem workloads to the cloud
  • Designing hybrid solutions where data needs to remain on-prem for compliance reasons

Key Responsibilities:
We are a growing company and things will change but the main responsibilities include:

• Provide solutions to critical requests to support new business initiatives and improve efficiency, accuracy and compliance for existing financial processes
• Improve applications to sustain Validus’ competitive edge utilizing leading edge technologies
• Design and develop major components and modules
• Improve technical foundation using proven architecture patterns, frameworks and libraries
• Prototyping and POC development for urgent business needs
• Work as part of a collective team environment, both providing suggestions on how to improve architecture and design of existing codebase and receptive to alternative design approaches

Qualifications:

Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We need people who make it their mission to keep up with latest trends in order to benefit our customers and products.

• 5+ years of experience with C#, Javascript, ASP.NET, MVC, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, HTML, and CSS
• Good working knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• Working knowledge of Azure and its resources
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps, Git or similar tools
• Enterprise Queueing/Streaming experience with Kafka preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with Micro-service architectures using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating systems using REST and SOAP APIs
• Familiarity with the ELK Stack
• Exposure or knowledge of Angular or VUE (or similar Javascript front end framework) is beneficial
• Exposure or knowledge of Python/Flask for API creation is beneficial
• Exposure or knowledge of Sharepoint Online, Power Platform or MS Dynamics is beneficial

We have embraced the Scrum process to allow us to deliver high business value quickly to our customers. As part of one of Scrum teams you can expect:

• Two week sprints with a release at the end of most sprints
• Be an active and vocal participant in all Scrum ceremonies
• Complete all work as according to our “definition of done”
• Help identify areas for sharing of work with other team members
• Swarm on high risk or complex stories
• Perform other roles on team (QA, Doc, etc…) as required to ensure success

We all succeed or fail as a team! We are looking for individuals who will make our team stronger and help us all ensure success.

• You thrive while working inside a team.
• You have directly experienced the benefit of using Scrum and are a champion of the process.
• You are a vocal advocate for best practices, new technology and approaches.
• You feel strongly that constant face to face communication is the best way to express ideas and solve problems.
• You are not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo.
• You actively keep your technology skills current by investing time examining new exciting technology, platforms and different approaches.
• You embrace change.
• You are constantly looking for ways to improve.

Since inception, Validus Group has focused on succeeding in the global reinsurance market by offering a full spectrum of short-tail reinsurance solutions – from catastrophe and property, to marine and specialty. We currently have offices in Bermuda, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Our highly qualified risk analytics staff and our proprietary Validus Capital Allocation and Pricing System (VCAPS) help us to successfully manage our risks with the objective of consistently achieving top quartile performance.
Based in Waterloo, Canada, Validus Research Inc. (VRI) is the Validus Group subsidiary dedicated to catastrophe research, risk modeling, and development of analytical tools. VRI supports Validus operations worldwide through VCAPS, a proprietary risk analytical application.
VCAPS offers our operating companies’ underwriters, actuaries and management an industry-leading platform for risk assessment and selection. The catastrophe modeling team delivers value both through the VCAPS environment and through tailored services to various teams within the group. Real-time monitoring of our portfolio, a consistent view of risk measures across the globe, and a rigorous approach to model and data quality truly set us apart from our competition in the market.
Our Waterloo office is located in convenient UpTown Waterloo in the Bauer Buildings (along bus routes and near new light rail – currently under construction). We have an open office with high ceiling, colourful walls, exposed brick and large windows. There are many restaurants within walking distance for endless lunch options. Underground parking is provided.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.
To learn more please visit:
https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
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candidatecare@aig.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Functional Area: IT - Information Technology
Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel
Relocation Provided: No
Validus Research, Inc.