Software Engineer I at Alfa Insurance in Montgomery-AL-36117

Job description

• Software Engineer I is an excellent opportunity for a technology-focused professional to design, develop, and support innovative software solutions that drive business success. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve technical challenges, and deliver high-quality applications using modern development and integration technologies. The ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver with strong programming skills, a passion for learning, and a commitment to building reliable, scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Understands and can articulate functional, non-functional and business requirements that are already defined.
• Designs and develops software applications and related components both independently and as part of a team.
• Performs unit testing for application changes to ensure high quality, and understands regression and integrations testing.
• Tracks and monitors production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Researches and troubleshoots issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.
• Communicates status updates with team members and leaders to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Becomes familiar with Alfa’s interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand impact of software changes.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study related to Computer Science or Mathematics is required.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns, REST/SOAP APIs, and data transformation (JSON, XML, XSLT, etc.)
• Proficiency in Java, GOSU or other relevant programming languages
• Experience with MuleSoft, Confluent Kafka, AWS, or other cloud integration tools preferred
• General understanding of all SDLC components. Knows when to use different methodologies and how to effectively manage each.
• Documented and proven application development record or schooling/training as it relates to the technologies, tools and languages required for the specified position.
• Competent communication skills (sending and receiving), including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management and product owners.
• Ability to quickly learn and comprehend insurance-related topics and relate that knowledge to the development process.

Skills

Required

• Motivated problem-solver
• Passion for learning
• Competent communication skills
• Java
• GOSU
• REST/SOAP APIs
• JSON
• XML
• XSLT
• MuleSoft
• Confluent Kafka
• AWS

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria
• *Benefits may differ based on employment or independent agent contractor status.
• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible healthcare and childcare spending accounts
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)