Software Developer

Kemper; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper Insurance is seeking a Software Developer to join the Advanced Engineering team in Jacksonville, Florida. The role focuses on full stack development across Angular, Python, and the Java ecosystem, contributing to multiple projects from design to testing.

Candidates should have 1+ years of experience with JavaScript, Java, or Python, plus strong AWS knowledge. The position requires working at the Kemper office in Jacksonville, FL, with a collaborative, tech-forward environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of development experience with JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python.
• Experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and Angular.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build and test code for full stack software projects.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to understand requirements for new components and enhancements.
• Review and understand Kemper’s CI/CD pipeline for AWS Cloud native services.
• Implement changes with leadership sign-off and document development approaches.
• Perform performance engineering and monitoring as part of the development lifecycle.

Skills

AWS cloud architecture

JavaScript (Node.js)

Java

Python

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

CloudFormation

Angular

Serverless Framework

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Serverless Framework

Job description

Details

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Kemper Insurance has a position available for a Software Developer to join the Advanced Engineering team in the Jacksonville, Florida office. This position will be involved in full stack software development projects using Angular/Python/Java ecosystem.

Location(s)

Jacksonville, Florida

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for multiple software development activities including design, development, build and testing of code. Closely work with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to understand the business requirement for implementing new system components, enhancements and fixing defects in support of existing/new applications.

• Complete assigned training courses related to project specific work to be executed
• Review and analyze existing Kemper applications
• Document and understand communication plan and development for Orca, Eapig, and Angular applications
• Absorb Kemper development and design best practices as it relates to overall project goals.
• Code as defined by Kemper’s approval
• Review Python, Typescript, JavaScript, Java, and Angular code
• Review and understand Kemper’s CI/CD pipeline for AWS Cloud native services
• Work with Technical Lead on templates of proposed changes
• Implement changes with leadership sign-off
• Work with leadership to execute Proof of Concepts
• Discover and review AWS Best Practices
• Discover and review Angular Best Practices
• Discover and review Orca
• Discover and perform performance engineering and monitoring

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture
• 1+ years (or equivalent knowledge) of development experience with a focus on JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python work.
• Python experience
• Experience with technologies such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and Angular
• A strong understanding of the way the web works
• Able to accept constructive feedback
• Desire to provide assistance to other team members
• The ideal candidate seeks to understand before prescribing a solution.
• Love of technology and the latest and greatest in development best practices, especially the latest services from AWS
• Willingness to stand up for your convictions and yet commit to the team’s decision
• Familiarity with the Serverless Framework (serverless.com)
• Functional understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• This role works at the Kemper office in Jacksonville, Florida

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.