IT Associate Cloud Development - Mortgage Insurance

Essent; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Essent Group Ltd. offers an IT Associate Cloud Development program in Winston-Salem, NC. This 12–18 month training program provides rotations across Front End, Back End, Data/ML, and Change Management, with mentorship and a path to a permanent IT role.

As an entry-level contributor, you will observe and participate in projects, gain certifications, and develop cloud skills while receiving structured training and guidance from senior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Some travel may be required (<20%).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook.
• Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team player open to learning new skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• AWS Developer training and certification as required by management.
• Cloud Fundamentals and Cloud Guru/Pluralsight training as required by management.
• Foundational knowledge of Java programming and OOP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn from experienced IT team members.
• Perform assigned projects across IT departments.
• Assist with and handle technical support issues in your rotational area.
• Troubleshoot hardware and/or software issues under trainer direction.
• Aid team members and managers as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of IT system modifications and new software services.
• Engage in trainee development meetings and conferences.
• Develop POCs and cloud-based solutions.
• Research evolving technology and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Self-starter

Oral and written communication

Team player

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field

Tools

AWS Developer training

AWS Developer certification

AWS Cloud Fundamentals training

Cloud GURU/Pluralsight training

Java programming basics

Job description

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company that serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Title: IT Associate Cloud Development
Location: Winston Salem, NC

This is an individual contributor role that operates under supervision and is part of a 12 to 18‑month training and development program. The program includes rotational experiences and formal mentorship, designed to provide a broad range of experiences across various facets of Information Technology (IT). Participants will gain exposure to different roles within IT departments, understand all disciplines, and be assigned a path for training and skill development. Ultimately, they will be placed in a role based on their affinity and skills.

Disciplines

• Front End Development (UIs, Workflow, API development, etc.)
• Back End Development (Services, Database, middleware, integrations, etc.)
• Data, Analytics and Machine Learning (Reporting, Database, Big data sources, ETL processes, machine learning)
• Change Management and Test Automation (Automated test structures, build and release automation, CI/CD pipeline management, version control, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Observe and learn from experienced IT team members.
• Perform assigned projects and responsibilities throughout the various information technology departments.
• Assist with and handle technical support issues that arise within your assigned rotational area.
• Under direction of your IT trainer, troubleshoot hardware and/or software issues.
• Aid team members and managers as needed.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of IT system modifications, development of new software programs or services and other pertinent changes.
• Act in the place of an absent employee if necessary.
• Engage in assigned training projects to gain an understanding of the disciplines within the Information Technology Department and different job functions.
• Achieve required certifications.
• Actively participate in trainee development meetings and/or conferences.
• As the need arises, be assigned to special or ongoing projects.
• Develop POCs (Proof of Concepts) and solutions utilizing Cloud principles and tools.
• Research and keep up to date on evolving technology, best practices and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field.
• Some travel may be required (less than 20% of the time).
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft applications such as Word and Outlook.
• Self‑starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team player open to learning new skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• AWS Developer training.
• AWS Developer certification, as required by management.
• AWS Cloud Fundamentals training.
• Cloud GURU/Pluralsight training as required by management.
• Foundational knowledge of Java programming and object‑oriented concepts.
• Other training as required for the disciplines assigned to.
• Other certifications as required by management.

Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.