Software Engineer I

Vertafore•East Lansing, MI

32d•$63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking to start your career in Technology? We have opportunities right here in mid-Michigan! Vertafore is looking for talented people to join our team in Michigan. Our dynamic environment provides professional development, fast upward mobility, and exposure to the latest and greatest in technology. Vertafore is a leading technology company whose innovative software solution are advancing the insurance industry. Our suite of products provides solutions to our customers that help them better manage their business, boost their productivity and efficiencies, and lower costs while strengthening relationships. Our mission is to move InsurTech forward by putting people at the heart of the industry. We are leading the way with product innovation, technology partnerships, and focusing on customer success. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the U.S., including East Lansing, Michigan - we are minutes from Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, and Cooley Law School! Vertafore is a Flexible First working environment which allows team members to work from home as often as you'd like, while using our offices as a place for collaboration, community, and teambuilding. There are times you may be asked to come into an office and/or travel for specific meetings for a specific business purpose and this varies by job responsibilities. 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.

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
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

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.
s what they know by reaching out to other team members.

Benefits

The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
Medical, vision & dental plans
PPO & high-deductible options
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
Health Care FSA
Dental & Vision FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter FSA
Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education & Legal Assistance
Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
Commuter Benefits (Denver)