Research Assistant Software Developer Jobs in Iowa

BITCO Corporation is currently seeking a Sr. Software Developer to join our Home Office team in Davenport, IA. BITCO provides quality insurance services to special industries including construction, forest products, and oil & gas. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Are you ready to help shape the future of BITCO's technology platform from the ground up? BITCO is looking for a Sr. Software Developer to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking Applications Development team. This is more than just a coding job - it's a chance to be on the team that reimagines how we run our organization on cloud-based technologies.

We're modernizing our systems, embracing cloud-native architecture, and building a cutting-edge integration platform using Azure and enterprise development patterns. If you're passionate about learning new technologies, solving complex problems, and being part of a team that's laying the foundation for the future, we want to hear from you.

• 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.

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