Software Developer at Milliman in Chicago, IL

Summary: Milliman is a global consulting and technology firm, and they are seeking a Software Developer to join their Trading Technology Department. The role involves creating and supporting trading, risk, and back-office systems used on a global basis, requiring collaboration with both technical and non-technical team members. Responsibilities: - Create, maintain, and enhance systems to support our growing business. This includes both client and server-side software, database, and potentially intranet-based web development - Take on responsibilities only limited by your abilities and work with a fair degree of independence - Work and communicate clearly with other technical and non-technical team members including traders Required Qualifications: - Proficiency in C# and/or C/C++ (or comparable programming languages) - Working knowledge of software development life cycles - Familiarity with implementation of web APIs (HTTP/S protocol, REST, authentication, etc.) - Familiarity with relational database schema and efficient query construction - B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent degree - Excellent communication skills - Demonstration of consistent positive collaboration with peers and/or customers - Recognition and adherence to standards of professionalism (e.g., reliability, timeliness, courtesy, appropriate attire, etc.) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with financial markets, mutual funds, portfolio management, and derivatives - Experience coding complex projects in VBA - Knowledge of Git source control system - Understanding of SDLC - Source control systems and branching patterns - Multithreaded programming - History integrating with one or more cloud vendors (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, etc.) - Familiarity with issue-tracking and related SDLC tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, GitHub, etc.) - Exposure to programming environments common to insurance professionals (e.g., Excel and VBA, SAS, Python, etc.) - Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Required Skills: C#, C/C++ Important Skills: Web APIs, Relational databases, Financial markets, VBA, Git, SDLC, Multithreaded programming, Cloud integration, Docker, Kubernetes Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners., Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges., 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions., Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions., Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses., Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis., Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year., Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance., Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria., Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman., Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.