Associate Developer
Job Description
Kemper is hiring an Associate Developer for its PolicyCenter Development team in Jacksonville, Florida (onsite).
Responsibilities
- Complete training courses assigned for project specific work
- Examine and analyze existing Kemper applications
- Learn and apply Kemper development and design best practices aligned with project goals
- Code in accordance with Kemper's approval
- Review code in Python, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, and Angular
- Understand Kemper's CI/CD pipeline for AWS cloud native services
- Collaborate with the Technical Lead to draft templates for proposed changes
- Deliver changes with leadership sign-off
- Collaborate with leadership to execute proofs of concept
- Identify and review AWS best practices
- Identify and review Angular best practices
- Conduct performance engineering and monitoring activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- At least 1 year of hands-on software development experience
- Experience with object oriented programming in Java
- Demonstrates working proficiency in at least one programming language
- Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL
- Basic understanding of AWS and cloud computing concepts through coursework, projects, or certifications
- Ability to code, unit test, and debug moderately complex business applications
- Experience with JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python through coursework or projects
- Fundamental knowledge of web technologies and APIs
- Exposure to tools such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, or frontend frameworks like Angular is a plus
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architectures
- Exposure to property and casualty insurance systems or platforms like Guidewire is a strong plus
- Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- On-site role in the Jacksonville, Florida office
Technologies
- Java
- Gosu
- Guidewire
- Python
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Angular
- AWS
- AWS Lambda
- DynamoDB
- CloudFormation
- RESTful APIs
- Web services
- Microservices architectures