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This entry-level role is designed for a recent college graduate or early-career developer who is eager to learn, build strong engineering fundamentals, and contribute to application delivery under ...
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|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or coding bootcamp certification | Similar; often an associate degree or equivalent experience |
| Work Environment | Entry-level projects, supervised tasks | Collaborative team settings, basic coding tasks |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, startups, IT departments | Software firms, tech departments, consulting firms |
| Common Search & Comparison | Yes | Yes |
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Software Engineer I - Java/Hybrid, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Bala Cynwyd, PA • Hybrid
Full-time
Posted 20 days ago
Job description
Marketing Statement:
Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals. Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.
Job Summary
The Software Engineer I supports the development, configuration, testing, and maintenance of enterprise applications using Java and related technologies. This entry-level role is designed for a recent college graduate or early-career developer who is eager to learn, build strong engineering fundamentals, and contribute to application delivery under the guidance of senior engineers and team leads.
The role is ideal for a motivated, curious, and collaborative individual with a strong academic foundation in software development, basic troubleshooting skills, and an interest in supporting business applications for TMNA Services (TMNAS) and its Group Companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of Java-based applications
- Work with senior engineers, business analysts, QA teams, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver assigned tasks
- Develop, test, and debug application components using Java, web technologies, and development tools
- Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and technical learning sessions to build engineering skills
- Write and execute unit tests to support code quality, reliability, and maintainability
- Support troubleshooting, defect resolution, and application maintenance activities under supervision
- Learn and follow SDLC practices, Agile/Scrum processes, departmental standards, and coding guidelines
- Assist with documentation, deployment preparation, and environment support as needed
- Collaborate with team members to research technical issues and recommend practical solutions
- Use source control, issue tracking, and DevOps tools to manage assigned work and support delivery
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies, tools, business processes, and application platforms
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Degree / Licenses and Professional Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline required or expected by start date
Experience
- 0-2 years of software development experience, including internships, academic projects, co-op experience, or personal projects
- Coursework or hands-on experience with Java, object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and web application development
- Familiarity with development tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or similar IDEs
- Exposure to front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, or similar frameworks preferred
- Basic understanding of web services, APIs, and REST concepts preferred
- Familiarity with Agile or Scrum practices through coursework, projects, internships, or team-based development experience
- Basic SQL knowledge and exposure to relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
- Familiarity with source code repositories such as Git and basic branching concepts
- Exposure to unit testing, debugging, and code quality practices
- Interest in cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and modern software engineering practices
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar tools preferred
- Insurance industry experience is not required; willingness to learn business concepts and application workflows is expected
Knowledge
- Foundational knowledge of software development concepts, object-oriented programming, and application design principles
- Basic knowledge of cloud concepts, such as AWS and Azure
- Basic understanding of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) principles
- Awareness of application integration, security, authentication, and collaboration concepts preferred
- Familiarity with ticketing or work management tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Azure DevOps preferred
- Working knowledge of SQL or willingness to build SQL skills required
Ideal Candidate
- Entry-level developer who enjoys solving problems and building useful technology
- Curious learner who asks questions, takes feedback well, and follows through on commitments
- Team player who communicates clearly and enjoys collaborating across technical and business teams
- Self-starter who is excited to grow into a well-rounded software engineer
Hybrid work model working both in office and home.
Salary range$55,000 to $68,000. Ultimate salary offered will be based on factors such as applicant experience and geographic location. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and bonus eligibility on top of base
EEO Statement:
Tokio Marine Group of Companies (including, but not limited to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Tokio Marine America, Inc., TMNA Services, LLC, TM Claims Service, Inc. and First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to remain competitive we must attract, develop, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees regardless of age, color, race, religion, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, family circumstances, life experiences, marital status, military status, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by law.