Junior Java Developer Intern Jobs in Richmond, VA

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POSITION TITLE

Senior Software Engineer, Java

NOTE: This role is not open to visa sponsorship.

POSITION LOCATION

Lynchburg VA/Richmond VA

*Hybrid in-office would be required if you reside within 50 miles of our Richmond or Lynchburg, VA office. Required in-office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

YOUR ROLE

In your role as an Senior Software Engineer, Java you will support Genworth’s top strategic priorities.  The person selected will work with the QUEST quoting application.  There is a dual focus to this role.  15-25% of the time will be working as an Intent Manager, coordinating work of the QUEST Kanban team with other SCRUM Teams.  Most of your time will be spent working on important Business Solutions with other SCRUM teams.  You will work closely with these teams to define requirements and deliver enhancements, performance improvements, and new interfaces. You will become familiar with Long Term Care products, business principles and implementation details. 

QUEST is a home-grown JAVA based Long Term Care quoting system that uses various tools but not limited to Java + Java tools (JDK), Oracle, JBoss, Apache Web Server, Spring, JSON, API’s and Eclipse.  The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to help to modernize this application and dive into multiple technologies and business areas to drive business solutions but will be primarily focused on supporting the existing application.  

What you will be doing

• Act as the Intent Manager for the QUEST Kanban team, planning and prioritizing upcoming work requests from other SCRUM teams and business partners. 
• Analyze changes needed by QUEST to provide the business solutions needed by the SCRUM teams. 
• Design, Code, Document and Test solutions that fit the overall technical architecture while ensuring it meets the acceptance criteria while avoiding unintended impact and risks. 
• Understand and follow software development lifecycle and support your changes through the testing process and assist with test planning. 
• Support defect resolution and technical system activities as well as system health. 
• Understand and follow change control process to implement the solutions. 
• Perform administrative duties in conjunction with the departmental requirements (participate in meetings, Agile ceremonies (SCRUM Stand Ups, Sprint Reviews etc.), respond to correspondence in a timely manner, provide status updates, review/update/submit tickets, and participate in change management activities). 

What you bring

Your Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree or relevant equivalent experience with strong JAVA programming skills and production support experience preferably in insurance/finance domain.
• 6+ years professional experience in technology or insurance
• 6+ years of application development experience with Java + Java tools (JDK), Oracle, JBoss, Apache Web Server, Spring, JSON, API's
• 3+ years of experience coordinating deliveries from junior developers, communicating with stakeholders and assisting with prioritization and sequencing of deliverables
• Excellent analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset, with ability to understand complex business logic, analyze the system and data, to identify changes needed, and understand impact of changes on the various products and system functionalities.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment on complex systems and having good problem-solving skills and a results-oriented outlook.
• Good communication skills ability to work with various stakeholders, managing concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to adapt to new technologies and ways of working

Additional Qualifications:

• Practical knowledge of LTC insurance products and premiums a plus 
• Knowledge of additional Java frameworks including Spring boot and React

• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban) 

• Cloud and Cloud migration experience.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth 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 Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement,  Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Disclaimer: This role will be located in Richmond, VA or New York City. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.