Java Software Developer (Java, JEE)
Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Java Software Developer. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications for new and existing systems. The position requires the person to:
- Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and pre-existing software programs and applications.
- Actively participate in code/design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
- Develop program and system documentation.
- Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives.
*Please note that candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without a sponsorship.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Java and RESTful services is strongly preferred.
- Experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and React/Angular is a plus.
- Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges.
- Must be able to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, matching 401(k) retirement plan, fully-funded pension plan, bonus programs, paid holidays, vacation days, personal time, paid sick leave, and a comprehensive health care plan.
Company Description:
Auto-Owners Insurance is a large mutual insurance company comprised of five property and casualty companies and one life/health/annuity insurer. Established in 1916, we operate in twenty-six states and are proud to be ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002, with written premium of nearly $6 billion. Our corporate headquarters is located in Lansing, Michigan - this is also home to our IT Division, with over 600 IT associates and more than 40 IT departments. There are also select IT positions available in Grand Rapids, MI and Traverse City, MI.
Besides software development, we have many other exciting IT career paths at Auto-Owners Insurance including Security, Network Administration, Server Systems Administration, Database Administration, Systems Architect, DevOps Engineer, User Experience Web Design, and more. There is tremendous room for growth and advancement that you won’t find at smaller companies! We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring, and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners is also committed to work/life balance and provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. To learn more about available Career Opportunities, please visit our website at https://www.auto-owners.com