Engineer, Software Engineer
About The Position
This entry-level role contributes to the development, maintenance, and support of Commercial Agribusiness applications and services. The associate delivers defined software work with guidance from experienced team members, following established requirements, design direction, coding practices, security controls, and delivery processes. The team is a full-stack build-and-run team supporting applications and APIs used by members, agency partners, and internal associates. The Software Engineer provides technology solutions to business partners by creating new software applications or modifying and supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. The work includes coding, configuring, testing, debugging, documenting, deploying, and maintaining applications. The role uses secure engineering practices and DevSecOps tools and techniques throughout the delivery lifecycle. The position follows a hybrid schedule with work in the Des Moines, Iowa office. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends. The position is not eligible for overtime.
Requirements
- Early-career opportunity requiring one or more years of technology experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
- A foundation in computer science, information systems, software development, or a related area; undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems, or another related degree are preferred. Technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates may substitute for an undergraduate degree.
- Relevant programming coursework or experience and willingness to learn team tools.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience.
- Knowledge of the insurance or financial services industry.
Responsibilities
- Implement, configure, test, debug, document, and maintain application code, APIs, and interfaces for assigned work.
- Break down defined tasks, ask questions when requirements or impacts are unclear, and communicate progress or risks to the team.
- Learn the supported application landscape, data flows, and business processes, and develop working knowledge of the team's applications.
- Contribute to application maintenance and modernization using technologies including Java, Spring Boot/Spring MVC, Angular, REST APIs, relational databases, CI/CD, and container platforms.
- Develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to engineering standards and best practices.
- Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to protect data and technology solutions from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement and learning.
- Review and process project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off, with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days per full calendar year, prorated quarterly based on hire date.
- Nine paid holidays.
- Eight hours of Lifetime paid time off.
- Eight hours of Unity Day paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid pension plan.
- Business casual attire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
