Software Developer

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Americo Financial Life and Annuity is seeking a Software Developer to join the software development team. You will be responsible for design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of new or existing software applications throughout the entire lifecycle—from research and design to implementation, training and support.

You will collaborate with leadership to understand requirements and timelines, and work with peers to ensure best practices and architectural standards are followed,

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing applications using the .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Experience with Agile software development processes and procedures.
• Experience mentoring Software Developers.
• Experience with Azure DevOps tools and resources for application lifecycle management and source control.
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design and architectural patterns.
• Knowledge of software development and security standards.
• Knowledge of relational databases, preferably SQL Server.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving skills to resolve defects.

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications, web services, and backend processes for both internal and external customers.
• Design and maintain database structures and stored procedures
• Review code written by other developers
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with various existing software applications and processes
• Create and review software architectures to ensure applications are efficient, scalable, and secure
• Help establish and maintain software standards
• Participate in and help refine Agile process

Skills

NET Framework/NET Core

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Azure DevOps

SOLID design principles

OOP design patterns

Security standards

Relational databases (SQL Server)

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Four year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Americo is looking for a Software Developer to join our software development team. This individual will be responsible for the design, development, maintenance, testing and evaluation of new or existing software applications. They will be responsible for the entire application lifecycle from research and design to implementation, training and support.

This person will work closely with their leadership in understanding requirement and project timelines. They will also work with peers to help ensure best practices and sound technical decisions are made, and that software designs adhere to architecture specifications and department standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop web applications, web services, and backend processes for both internal and external customers
• Design and maintain database structures and stored procedures
• Review code written by other developers
• Troubleshoot and fix issues with various existing software applications and processes
• Create and review software architectures to ensure applications are efficient, scalable, and secure
• Help establish and maintain software standards
• Participate in and help refine Agile process

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience designing and developing applications using the .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Experience with Agile software development processes and procedures
• Experience mentoring Software Developers
• Experience with Azure DevOps tools and resources for application lifecycle management and source control
• Strong understanding of SOLID design principles
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design and architectural patterns
• Knowledge of software development and security standards
• Knowledge of relational databases, preferably SQL Server
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem solving skills to resolve defects

Education:

Four year college degree or equivalent work experience with a high school education