Application Programmer Analyst Intern

Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Ins Co•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the analysis, programming, and configuration of end user applications and/or systems software. The focus is on coding internally developed applications and/or configuring commercial-off-the-shelf applications using programming, scripting, and database languages. Relies on fundamental experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, including supporting application testing, deployment, maintenance, correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements. Performs a variety of tasks, requiring a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in college-level courses.
Bachelor's degree required or in process.
Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and listening.

Nice To Haves

Computer Sciences degree preferred.
Classroom exposure or entry level experience of Systems Analysis and Design is preferred.
Classroom exposure or entry level experience of Core Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL strongly preferred.
Other related object oriented development experience may be substituted.
Classroom exposure or entry level experience of JEE, Spring frameworks, or similar environment/frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with both business and other IT members to analyze, design, and develop application requirements and system specifications.
From analysis and general specifications, codes new programs, modifies existing programs, tests, and documents programs following published standards.
Participates in development or modification of conceptual, logical, and physical design architectural artifacts (documents, models, etc.).
Participates in the preparation of project plans and time estimates.
Researches, resolves, and documents incident reports.
Tests all programs thoroughly following standard guidelines.
Participates in production reviews.
Fulfills administrative reporting requirements.
Self-motivated and takes the initiative.
Regular, predictable attendance as employee has to physically be in the office.
Exceptional customer service to users of IT technologies by understanding and anticipating customer needs.
Supports the strategic mission of the IT function as it relates to goals for the organization.
Effectively build a network of contacts at all levels of the organization to maintain connectivity to the business and responsibilities and functions of each department.
Represents the company at outside business functions and attend educational seminars as needed.
Exhibit high accountability for corporate guidelines regarding use of technology and security standards.
Continuously seeks opportunities for growth and development.
Follows and demonstrates the KFB Guiding Principles: Champion People, Connectivity, Operational Excellence, Customer Service.