Software Developer

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Location(s)

Jacksonville, Florida

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.  

Kemper Insurance has a position available for a Software Developer to join the Advanced Engineering team in the Jacksonville, Florida office. This position will be involved in full stack software development projects using Angular/Python/Java ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for multiple software development activities including design, development, build and testing of code. Closely work with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to understand the business requirement for implementing new system components, enhancements and fixing defects in support of existing/new applications.

Complete assigned training courses related to project specific work to be executed

Review and analyze existing Kemper applications

Document and understand communication plan and development for Orca, Eapig, and Angular applications

Absorb Kemper development and design best practices as it relates to overall project goals.

Code as defined by Kemper’s approval

Review Python, Typescript, JavaScript, Java, and Angular code

Review and understand Kemper’s CI/CD pipeline for AWS Cloud native services

Work with Technical Lead on templates of proposed changes

Implement changes with leadership sign-off

Work with leadership to execute Proof of Concepts

Discover and review AWS Best Practices

Discover and review Angular Best Practices

Discover and review Orca

Discover and perform performance engineering and monitoring

Qualifications:

Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture

1+ years (or equivalent knowledge) of development experience with a focus on JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python work.

Python experience

Experience with technologies such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB,  CloudFormation, and Angular

A strong understanding of the way the web works

Able to accept constructive feedback

Desire to provide assistance to other team members

The ideal candidate seeks to understand before prescribing a solution.

Love of technology and the latest and greatest in development best practices, especially the latest services from AWS

Willingness to stand up for your convictions and yet commit to the team’s decision

Familiarity with the Serverless Framework (serverless.com)

Functional understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

This role works at the Kemper office in Jacksonville, Florida

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.  Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.  Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.  If you receive such a message, delete it. 

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