Exstream Application Developer

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.POSITION TITLEExstream Application DeveloperPOSITION LOCATIONRichmond/LynchburgYOUR ROLEProvides application software development services or technical support typically in a defined project. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Analyzes requirements, and maintains, tests and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented.What You Will Be DoingTranslate business requirements into technical specifications and implementationsDevelop, maintain and release web related user interfaces and prepare systems design documentation by applying company, industry and governmental standardsCreate, develop and maintain systems designs by preparing design layouts, modifying existing designs and assisting in identifying design discrepancies using design toolsCreate navigation structures and information designs; construct prototypes, storyboards, and mockups to effectively communicate design to business analysts & Enterprise Architecture team to include developing a graphic design that effectively communicates the ideas being promoted by the requirementsPerform user experience activities on projects as necessaryDemonstrate technical leadership ability in AngularJS v1, HTML5, CSS3, and Communication with RESTful web services from JavaScriptPerform code reviews and collaborate with peer designers / developers on project workProvide limited system support and maintenance for the existing systems in the Application Development Services areaGuide and lead offshore development on projects as neededWhat You BringBachelor's degree or equivalent, preferred advance degree in relevant discipline8 to 10 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) discipline5+ years of full systems development lifecycle experience building custom web applications using JavaScript, HTML5+ years of technical experience in working with Java, Experience with OpenText Exstream, MySQL5 to 7 years of experience defining and documenting business and technical requirements, developing and testing software for corporations (financial/insurance sector preferred)Must have experience in working with internal resources and be flexible to utilize an offshore delivery center operating in a time zone different from the primary work locationMust have experience directing and supervising third-party suppliers in the fulfillment of Projects or application supportMust have experience with establishing operational and process controls to measure and verify that established processes, procedures and audit controls are followedExperience required in monitoring and managing SLAs and exceeding customer expectations with large volumes of requestMust have exceptional intellectual, professional, and interpersonal agility with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Progressive experience in information technology with emphasis in Software Development and Quality AssuranceKnowledge and experience in software development methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, prototyping, rapid application developmentNice to haveProven ability to work across multiple functional teams in the creation of an application development and support processMaintain an effective approach on problem solving, multi-tasking, coordinating and scheduling in accordance with the Project Plan to ensure visibility and predictabilityMonitor scope changes through the life of the software development cycleResolve escalated technical issuesIdentify and interact with Business Relationship Management and Project Management Office to ensure their needs are being met by the project designWork with outside vendors on projects, establishing technical requirements and standards for outside product developmentFamiliar with code management, defect management, ticket and project management toolsFamiliar with cloud technology, data management requirementsExperience using open-source JavaScript librariesStrong process management & project management skillsAbility to work collaboratively with all business functions and build strong business partnershipsDemonstrated ability to solve complex issuesStrong organizational skillsAbility to interact professionally with customers and vendorsAbility to be a strong advocate for process and technology improvementPassion for change and continual improvement and ability to effectively lead/drive changeEmployee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services