Application Systems Analyst / Programmer II

Kansas City Life Insurance Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent life insurance firm is seeking a motivated individual for a programming role in Kansas City. Ideal candidates will possess a college degree in Computer Science, Math, or Actuarial Science and have at least 2 years of programming experience, preferably in the life insurance sector. Responsibilities include writing and maintaining software programs, providing technical assistance, and improving departmental efficiencies. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of programming experience, preferably in the life insurance industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools.
• Understanding of insurance terms and specific business functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain programs, providing consultation on software installations.
• Offer technical assistance and problem resolution as needed.
• Contribute to departmental efficiency by adhering to standards and procedures.

Skills

Programming experience

Insurance industry knowledge

Oral communication

Written communication

Listening skills

Technical problem-solving

Education

College degree in Computer Science, Math, or Actuarial Science

Tools

Programming languages relevant to the platform

Job description

• College degree (in Computer Science, Math, or Actuarial Science field) or equivalent technical training
• At least 2 years of programming experience, life insurance industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of the required application programming languages and tools appropriate to the assigned platform
• Demonstrated general knowledge of insurance terms and concepts as well as a detail knowledge of specific business functions preferred
• Strong oral, written, and listening skills
• Familiarity with operating hardware and software.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate and educate user departments by writing and maintaining programs and providing consultation as needed on new software installed or modifications to existing programs
• Provide departmental and corporate technical assistance and problem resolution by being on-call when program level problems arise
• Contribute to the improvement in departmental and operating efficiencies by following departmental standards and procedures and by sharing and communicating new concepts and ideas
• Contribute to success of overall IT and company goals and objectives by continuously improving self and following company and IT administrative steps and procedures

Kansas City Life Insurance Company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.