Experienced Software Developer

Worky; West Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Parental Leave and Caregiver leave

Employee appreciation events

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site cafeteria and fitness center

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa is seeking an Experienced Software Developer to join our application development team. You will collaborate with colleagues to build and enhance enterprise Java and Python applications that support farmers worldwide.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of OO development, experience with Spring/Hibernate, SQL, and RESTful APIs; GIS and ESRI JS API are a plus. We offer a hybrid schedule in West Des Moines, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years developing OO, enterprise-level Java apps.
• Experience with JavaScript, Python, Spring, Hibernate, jQuery, Bootstrap, SQL, Oracle, RabbitMQ, RESTful APIs.
• Agile environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to develop and validate software per company specs.
• Clarify requirements documents and specs.
• Troubleshoot coding issues quickly.
• Create, update, and maintain documentation.
• Lead tasks and projects per manager direction.
• Collaborate within a team and support SDLC improvements.
• Contribute to ongoing process improvements in SDLC.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful API

SQL

GIS

Education

Associates degree in MIS or Computer Science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Spring

Hibernate

JQuery

Bootstrap

Oracle

RabbitMQ

Job description

Experienced Software Developer

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

As an experienced Software Developer at FMH, you will collaborate with team members to develop and enhance applications that help enable America’s farmers to clothe, feed, and fuel the world. The ideal candidate has at least 3-5 years of experience developing applications in Java and Python. Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or meteorological data is highly preferred.

BENEFITS:

Our employees appreciate our family-oriented culture, and we make sure their benefits reflect that. In addition to a competitive salary and bonuses, medical/dental/vision plan, 401(k) plan with a generous company match, you will be eligible for benefits such as:

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in West Des Moines Home Office, 2 WFH), after training is complete.
• Paid Parental Leave and Caregiver leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: At least 3-5 or more years developing object-oriented, enterprise-level Java applications, preferably using tools/software such as JavaScript, Python, Spring, Hibernate, JQuery, Bootstrap, SQL, Oracle, RabbitMQ, and RESTful API. React and WebComponents are helpful. Experience in an Agile environment is preferred.
• Education: Associates degree in MIS or Computer Science (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Skills: Excellent communication on a technical and business level; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is highly desired along with knowledge of ESRI’s JavaScript API.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working alongside a team of developers to develop and validate software on projects in accordance with Company specifications and requirements.
• Evaluating, clarifying, and understanding requirements documents and functional specifications.
• Troubleshooting coding issues quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining appropriate application and code documentation.
• Leads tasks and projects based on requirements and direction from manager.
• Effectively working in a team environment by collaborating and contributing to the team’s commitments and initiatives.
• Assisting with continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNI