IT Associate Cloud Development

Essent Guaranty•Winston Salem, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Essent Group Ltd. is seeking an IT Associate Cloud Development for a 12 to 18-month training and development program. This individual contributor role, operating under supervision, is designed to provide broad experience across various IT facets through rotational experiences and formal mentorship. Participants will gain exposure to different IT roles and disciplines, with a focus on developing skills in areas such as Front End Development, Back End Development, Data/Analytics/Machine Learning, and Change Management/Test Automation. The program aims to place participants in a role based on their skills and affinity after the training period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft applications such as Word and Outlook.
Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills
Team player open to learning new skills
Able to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
AWS Developer training
AWS Developer certification, as required by management
AWS Cloud Fundamentals training
Cloud GURU/Pluralsight training as required by management
Foundational knowledge of Java programming and object-oriented concepts
Other training as required for the disciplines assigned to
Other certifications as required by management

Responsibilities

Observe and learn from experienced IT team members
Perform assigned projects and responsibilities throughout the various information technology departments
Assist with and handle technical support issues that arise within your assigned rotational area
Under direction of your IT trainer, troubleshoot hardware and/or software issues
Aid team members and managers as needed
Maintain and apply current knowledge of IT system modifications, development of new software programs or services and other pertinent changes
Acts in the place of an absent employee if necessary
Engages in assigned training projects to gain an understanding of the disciplines within the Information Technology Department and different job functions
Achieve required certifications
Actively participates in trainee development meetings and/or conferences
As the need arises, the candidate can be assigned to special or ongoing projects
Develop POCs (Proof of Concepts) and solutions utilizing Cloud principles and tools
Research and keep up to date on evolving technology, best practices and tools
Perform other duties as assigned by management