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Java Developer Job Summary

AgencyPort is looking for enthusiastic developers to design, develop and modify web-based applications. Developers will work on Java-based solutions using XML, servlet, and JSP technologies running in a J2EE application server. The AgencyPort development environment is a collaborative one in which expertise is respected, innovation is cultivated, and collegial support and sharing are highly valued.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and deploy J2EE based applications into industry-leading container/application server environments
• Customize Java-based, packaged e-commerce products
• Support and/or install software applications
• Test software through unit testing, test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification
• Write thorough descriptions of system design, program functions, and steps required to successfully deploy business solutions
• Evaluate alternative approaches and devise imaginative solutions tailored to project and team needs

Education
BS/BA Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Certifications
None Required.

Experience
A minimum of 2-4 years technical experience working on development of n-tier systems based on distributed application architectures using Java and object-oriented design.

High level of competency in the following areas:

• Servlets, JSP, XML, and HTML
• Relational databases - preferably Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2
• Application servers and servlet containers - preferably Tomcat, JRun, WebSphere, WebLogic, and JBoss

Practical experience in the following areas:

• Unit testing concepts and all phases of the software development life cycle
• Designing, developing, and deploying new web sites
• Optimizing and performance tuning web applications

Demonstrated abilities:

• Working comfortably with all levels of an organization
• Taking ownership for producing results
• Writing business documents that demonstrate command of language, clarity of thought, and orderliness of presentation
• Expressing oneself and communicating effectively with others verbally

Desirable, but not required:

• Work experience in the insurance industry
• Working knowledge of property and casualty insurance
• Working knowledge of ACORD standards

Job Location
Downtown Boston, MA

Compensation
Employees will receive a competitive salary with benefits including performance-based bonus, 401(k) plan, and HMO. Pre-IPO stock options will be granted upon hiring and as incentives throughout the year. Contract employment will also be considered.

About AgencyPort
AgencyPort Insurance Services, Inc. provides software and services that enable property and casualty insurance companies to rapidly deploy agency portals and move data to/from agency management systems, significantly improving carrier and agent productivity. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

AgencyPort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.