Associate Application Engineer (HYBRID TO WORCESTER)
Our Digital Transformation and Information Technology organization is seeking an Associate Application Engineer to join our growing team in our Worcester Headquarters.
This role is ideal for early‑career developers who enjoy hands‑on coding, problem solving, and continuous learning. Candidates located near Worcester, MA are strongly preferred for this hybrid role.
POSITIN SUMMARY:
You will work closely with senior engineers and technical leads to build modern applications using Java and full‑stack development practices. This role is focused on hands‑on keyboard development, following established patterns, contributing to high‑quality code, and learning through mentorship.
This is a full‑time, salaried position.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Hands‑on development — Implement application features using React and Java technology stacks, under the guidance of technical leads
Full‑stack contribution — Contribute to both backend and frontend components as part of project delivery
SDLC participation — Follow established SDLC practices including requirements review, development, testing, and deployment
Code quality — Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
Unit testing — Develop and execute unit tests to ensure functionality and stability
Troubleshooting — Investigate and resolve defects identified during QA and business validation
Agile teamwork — Collaborate with team members in an Agile, team‑oriented environment
Production support — Assist with production releases and ensure ongoing application stability
Continuous learning — Build technical knowledge through mentorship, training, and exposure to modern development tools
Build foundational understanding of P&C insurance concepts and internal systems
Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
0–2 years of experience in software development or related technical roles
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred
Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to grow technical skills
Interest in modern development approaches and full‑stack engineering
Exposure to or interest in GenAI‑assisted development tools
Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions with guidance
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively in an Agile, collaborative environment
TECHNCIAL SKILLS:
Hands‑on experience with Java or similar object‑oriented languages
Hands-on experience with mobile (native or cross platform) languages and platforms
Exposure to front‑end technologies such as React, JavaScript and CSS
Familiarity with version control, especially Git
Understanding of REST APIs and basic integration concepts
General understanding of cloud fundamentals, especially Azure
Ability to troubleshoot and work through technical problems
Experience working in Agile environments
WHY THIS ROLE:
Build your career — Strengthen core engineering skills with mentorship from experienced developers
Hands‑on impact — Contribute directly to applications that support business operations
Supportive environment — Learn in a collaborative, team‑first culture
Future‑focused — Gain exposure to modern development tools, cloud technologies, and GenAI‑assisted coding