Software Engineer I

Vertafore Career Center; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Vertafore Career Center in East Lansing, MI, is hiring engineers at entry level to join a fast-paced tech team delivering modern software for the insurance industry. We welcome candidates with no prior experience and a curious mindset, eager to learn state-of-the-art technologies while contributing to real products.

The role offers hybrid work, the chance to grow with Agile teams, and opportunities to master databases, code reviews, and documentation while collaborating with colleagues across

Qualifications

• No Experience Required.
• Proficient in popular coding languages and frameworks and systems.
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases helpful.

Responsibilities

• Writes well-designed, testable code.
• Participates in the design, development, testing, and debugging of an application.
• Troubleshoots and ensures timely and effective resolutions of any project issue.
• Participates in code reviews, both of your own code and as a reviewer.
• Provides feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement.
• Conducts technical research on new technology for possible new aspects of a product or components needing redesign or updating.
• Prepares product documentation, support materials, and internal documentation.
• Shares what they know by reaching out to other team members.

Job description

Looking to start your career in Technology? We have opportunities right here in mid-Michigan!

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that’s taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity - speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineers create products utilizing state-of-the-art technologies. They ensure successful releases to market while working with cutting-edge, lean-agile, software development methodologies.

Core Responsibilities:

• Writes well-designed, testable code.
• Participates in the design, development, testing, and debugging of an application.
• Troubleshoots and ensures timely and effective resolutions of any project issue.
• Participates in code reviews, both of your own code and as a reviewer.
• Provides feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement.
• Conducts technical research on new technology for possible new aspects of a product or components needing redesign or updating.
• Prepares product documentation, support materials, and internal documentation.
• Shares what they know by reaching out to other team members.

Core Competencies:

• Effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• An innate curiosity about how things work; Proactively acquires new skills and learns new tools and technologies to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently or as part of a team
• Adaptable and works best in a fast-paced, work environment

Core Requirements:

• No Experience Required
• Proficient in popular coding languages and frameworks and systems
• Knowledge of the software development life cycle
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum development methodologies
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases helpful

Additional Requirements and Details:

• No travel anticipated.
• Located and working from our East Lansing location when required.
• Ability to work remote with a stable internet connection on an as needed basis.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).
• Frequent sitting and/or standing.
• Hybrid
• $63,000 / year