Jr. Enterprise Applications Developer I

Merchants Insurance Group is a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast and is looking for a Jr. Enterprise Applications Developer I to join our Information Technology team located in Buffalo, New York.

The Jr. Enterprise Applications Developer I will begin by supporting and maintaining ImageRight workflows (VB.NET/.NET) and assisting with the administration of the ImageRight system. Over time, this role will expand into SharePoint and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) development, offering a strong career growth path in enterprise application development and integration.  This position requires collaboration with business teams, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring reliable application performance across critical business systems.

Merchants Insurance Group, rated A- (Excellent) with a stable outlook by the A.M. Best Company, is proud to be one of Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York (2023-2025), a Fast Track company (2019-2025), and a Top Private Company (2019-2025). Merchants was also granted the Ward’s 50® designation as a top-performing property-casualty insurance company for four consecutive years (2021-2024) and has been granted the Ivans Spark Award for innovation (2024-2025). In October 2024, Newsweek and Statista included Merchants Insurance Group on their first-ever America’s Most Reliable Companies list, which highlights organizations that other companies can feel confident doing business with in 2025. Of 1,500 B2B companies evaluated, Merchants was one of only 300 companies to make the list.

Merchants offers its colleagues a Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule requires 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days at home or in the office. This exciting Hybrid Work benefit offers colleagues a flexible work schedule with the ability to remain connected with their Merchants team and colleagues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with maintaining and enhancing ImageRight workflows using VB.NET/ .NET.
• Support and assist with administering the ImageRight system, including user setup, permissions, and configuration.
• Provide day-to-day support for application issues and user requests.
• Support development and integration efforts in SharePoint and SQL Server/SSIS as career path growth.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Document workflows, configurations, and technical procedures.
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical users.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems or related fields.
• Basic SQL knowledge required; willingness to learn ETL tools like SSIS.
• Experience with .NET development (C# or VB.NET) preferred.
• Experience with ImageRight systems preferred but not required.
• Exposure to or interest in SharePoint development/administration.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with PDF tools (Adobe, Foxit, or similar).
• COBOL knowledge is a plus, or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with business and technical teams.
• Willingness to learn new technologies; training on ImageRight, SharePoint, and SSIS will be provided.

Merchants Insurance Group Pay information:

Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale.  Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale.  The estimated salary for this role ranges from $54,000 - $72,000 based on leveling and geography, along with an equity component and a comprehensive benefits package.  This range is merely an estimate; actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Merchants Insurance Group Benefits:

• Welcoming and positive work environment.
• Colleague Appreciation events.
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office
• Flexible work arrangements, including flex scheduling and summer hours.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Outstanding company bonus program.
• Generous paid time off package.
• Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, 401(k) employer match amount is 100% up to 6% of your annual contributions. You are immediately 100% vested in the employer match dollars.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

And many more exciting company benefits!! EOE

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Experience with .NET development (C# or VB.NET) preferred.

Basic SQL knowledge required; willingness to learn ETL tools like SSIS.

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