Lead Software Developer

Title: Lead Software Developer

Location – Remote (USA)

 

Sapiens is on the lookout for a Lead Software Developer to become a key player in our North America team. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit.

 

This position reports to the Development Director. Serves as a high-level technical expert, working independently to deliver primarily internal consulting services, with a focus on advanced software development projects.

 

As a project lead, responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, installing, and maintaining software programs. Evaluates and tailors implementation and integration requirements to align with client-supplied software systems. Monitors the performance of installed software using diagnostic tools to track trends, system loads, and growth patterns.

 

Provides training to both internal and external clients on software usage. Offers technical assistance across departments for software-related issues and troubleshooting. Analyses application specifications for potential enhancements and supports junior software engineers through guidance and mentorship.

 

Delivers on-site technical support to clients as needed for implementation, integration, and acceptance testing. Participates in an on-call rotation to support outsourcing clients during off-hours processing.

 

May recommend future project directions and strategic initiatives to management.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Utilizes Broadcom 2E, COBOL, and IBMi Control Language to develop, modify, and maintain software products and client applications. 
• Works alongside engineering groups to implement seamless integration of Java and XML based development frameworks.
• Supports multiple project lifecycles by providing development, troubleshooting, and system maintenance expertise. 
• Capable of analysing and aligning program components to ensure cohesive application behaviour in line with requirements.
• Experienced in creating detailed documentation for program design, code implementation, and ongoing maintenance and support.
• Successfully delivers mission-critical projects, maintaining high standards of client satisfaction throughout the process.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the relationship between software and hardware components.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines and procedures to ensure well-informed decision-making in various contexts.
• Leverages experience and critical thinking to identify solutions for moderately complex issues.
• Uses critical thinking and independent judgment to detect problems and offer solution recommendations.
• Excellent in client engagement, effective communication (both verbal and written), decision-making, and fostering a client-focused mindset.

• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

 

 

 

Requirements

 

Demonstrated and verifiable experience with full lifecycle software development of a complex application.  This should include experience developing software requirements, producing design specification, writing high quality software, unit testing, software implementation and integration, and software maintenance and support.

 

Years of Experience:    

 

Requires 10 years of programming and/or analysis or related experience.  Have an excellent knowledge of programming to include:

• Over five years of professional experience in developing with the Broadcom 2E (Synon) case tool.
• Over five years of professional experience in COBOL programming.
• Over five years of professional experience working on IBM i, System i, iSeries, and AS400 platforms.
• Over five years of professional experience in the Life Insurance industry.
• Experience in project management is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Mic