Functional Developer

What is Equisoft?  Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investments, recognized by more than 300 of the world’s leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers navigate the challenges of digital transformation – powered by a business needs-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement opportunities and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:

• Hiring Location: Hyderabad and Kolkata, India

• If you are in Hyderabad or Kolkata, you will be working in a hybrid collaborative workspace

• Internal job title: Functional Developer

• Full-time Permanent Role

• Benefits available day 1: medical, dental, term life/personal accident coverage, wellness sessions, telemedicine program, etc.

• Flexible Working Hours: Must be available for team meetings based on the client-based location
• Number of hours per week: 40

• Educational Support: Equisoft University and LinkedIn Learning

Role: The OIPA Developer reports to Manager, Functional Development and works closely with a team consisting of a Project Manager, a Business Analyst, a Team Lead, Developers and QAS. In this role, you will develop superior analytical skills, insurance industry expertise, will gain valuable programming concepts and will become familiar with relational databases.

Your Day with Equisoft:   

• Perform configuration development and release management for the Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) system

• Maintain and grow insurance industry and technical knowledge competencies

• Collaborate with configuration team, technical team and business analysts to ensure OIPA system is configured to achieve the system behavior defined by the business requirements

• Participate in self-directed learning - specifically in configuration syntax and Insurance Business Knowledge

• Analyze and resolve basic problems to maintain data integrity, process integrity, and system performance   

• Work in a client service context, involving client interactions at various levels
• Must be available to work between 7:30am to 11pm depending on the client location

Requirements:   

Technical     

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics; and/or equivalent job experience   

• Strong analytical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills 

• 1-3 years of experience working with the OIPA platform, equivalent job experience or in the insurance field 

• Add Strong in OOPS based programming languages

• Familiarity with XML, SQL and relational/entity databases, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Visio)

• Understanding of system design and development processes   

• Strong English written and oral communication skill 

Soft skills     

• Ability to deliver high-quality projects on time and within scope

• Positive attitude with the ability to work in an ever-changing environment

• Inquisitive and proactive approach with an ability to work independently and a desire to continuously learn new skills and technologies;

• Ability to take initiative and be a solution seeker

• Ability to thrive in a team environment and develop excellent relationships with others

NICE-TO-HAVES   

• Knowledge of computer system capabilities, business processes and workflow

• Some exposure to SDLC (Waterfall, Agile, etc.) 

• Product knowledge of insurance and/or annuity products
• Knowledge of software testing best practices 

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.