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Old Republic Bitco is seeking is seeking a Senior Software Developerto join our Home Officelocated in Davenport, Iowa. As a respected specialty insurer with 11 branch offices across 10 states, OR Bitco delivers tailored insurance solutions to complex industries such as construction, forest products, and oil and gas. This position is open to a hybrid work arrangement, blending flexibility with meaningful in person collaboration.

At OR Bitco, our work is guided by core values. We care deeply about our people, partners, and customers. We are committed to excellence and accountability. We deliver on our promises with integrity and precision, and we strive to make a meaningful impact in everything we do. These values drive our mission to protect the people and industries that keep America running.

Join the OR Bitco team and be part of a workplace built on collaboration, open communication, and a positive culture that supports growth and success. If you are passionate about operational excellence and ready to make a measurable impact within a growing, industry-leading organization, OR Bitco offers the platform and challenge you have been looking for.

• Drive Innovation:Design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge applications and integrations using Microsoft and Azure technologies, helping shape the future of BITCO's tech platform.
• Strategic Collaboration:Work closely with team leads, architects, and stakeholders to define technical solutions that directly support business goals and priorities.
• Architect the Future:Contribute to a cloud-native platform leveraging Azure Functions, Service Bus, and event-driven patterns for scalable, resilient systems.
• Mentor & Lead:Share knowledge, best practices, and provide mentorship to fellow developers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
• Enterprise Application Configuration:Lead efforts to configure and implement business rules within enterprise platforms (Duck Creek, Sales Force, ServiceNow, etc.) and recommend integration strategies to ensure consistency across the enterprise.
• Solve Complex Challenges:Troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated issues in production environments, ensuring reliability and agility.
• Champion Quality:Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to deliver high-quality, secure, and maintainable software.
• Embrace Continuous Improvement:Adopt new tools, frameworks, and methodologies (like CI/CD and DevOps) to keep development processes at the forefront of industry standards.
• Enterprise Impact:Collaborate across departments and with external partners to enhance and upgrade applications, driving enterprise-wide transformation.
• Shape Technical Direction:Research and propose AI opportunities, design APIs, and ensure technical solutions meet enterprise standards for consistency and reusability.
• Champion Collaboration:Work with QA, vendors, and SI partners to remediate defects, co-develop solutions, and ensure seamless integrations.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (computer science, information systems, or business/tech focus) and at least 7 years of relevant IT experience. Background in insurance (P&C) or financial services is a major plus.
• Expertise in Modern Microsoft Technologies: Proven skills in C#, .NET (Blazor/Razor, Entity Framework), SQL, and Microsoft-based apps (MVC, WebAPI, Function Apps).
• Expertise in API & Integrations: Strong understanding of REST APIs, OpenAPI standards, microservices architectures, and seamless integration with enterprise platforms like Duck Creek, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
• Enterprise Insurance Platform: Experience with configuration and integrations of Enterprise Insurance platforms (Duck Creek Billing, Duck Creek Policy, Duck Creek Claims, Duck Creek Clarity) is a major plus.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Hands-on with Azure DevOps, Azure Data Factory, Blob Storage, and Azure Functions-designing scalable solutions in a cloud-native environment.
• DevOps & Automation: Skilled in maintaining Git repositories, building deployment pipelines, and championing CI/CD best practices.
• Database Design & Querying: Advanced abilities with SQL, Oracle, DB2, and experience designing efficient, complex queries.
• Project Leadership & Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills-leading project teams, mentoring peers, and collaborating with stakeholders across the enterprise.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Adept at tackling complex issues, designing innovative solutions, and troubleshooting production problems within legacy and modern enterprise systems.
• Continuous Learning: Self-motivated to master new tools, frameworks, and industry trends-embracing change to stay ahead.
• Flexibility & Impact: Ability to manage large workloads, exercise independent judgment, and provide on-call support for production systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary paired with a comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Company-paid life insurance equal to 2 annual salary
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan through Old Republic
• Ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities
• Support for industry certifications and insurance designations, including financial assistance
• Flexible scheduling with a two-hour window for start and end times within a 7.5-hour workday
• Opportunities to give back through corporate philanthropy and community service initiatives
• Optional benefits including travel, commuter, and pet insurance
• Employee wellness support through a dedicated fitness program

Ready to shape the future with your expertise? Join us on our transformational journey and help build the next-generation technology platform at OR Bitco!