At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Application Developer II codes, tests and debugs programs, maintains and documents program code and procedures, and assists in the review and analysis of defined systems specifications, under moderate supervision.
**Position sits in West Des Moines and will work an onsite hybrid schedule**
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares, codes, debugs, and tests programs.
- Evaluates, creates and modifies existing programs while gaining an understanding of system interfaces.
- Documents code changes and assists users in the development of procedures.
- Analyzes system solutions.
- Performs on-call responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None required for this position.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and two (2) or more years of related experience in a coding, testing and debugging environment; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. A minimum of one (1) year in an application development role required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:
None required for this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Intermediate knowledge and skills in the use of specific computer software and programming languages (C#, .net, .net core, Angular, Angular JS, React, SQL, VB6, Visual Studio, HTML, CSS, Javascript, REST API, XML, JSON).
- Ability to develop in an event driven microservices ecosystem, leveraging various cloud native platforms (AWS Event platforms, AWS App Runner, API Gateway, AWS Lamda)
- Knowledge of maintaining and creating API documentation, leveraging the Open API Specification
- Knowledge of insurance industry practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques associated with programming of computers and networking equipment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Effective verbal and written communication, ability to effectively present information and interact in group situations.
- Initiative and innovation for improving work processes.
- Teamwork.
- Collaborate with others to exchange knowledge to teach and learn new skills and business domains.
- Adaptable to change, delays and unexpected events.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, manuals, and instructions.
- Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
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What We Do
American Equity* Fixed Index Annuities * Retirement Planning * Customer Service
An American-owned and operated company headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® is a leader in the fixed indexed annuities marketplace. American Equity’s growth and success is attributed to our dedication to excellent customer service and emphasis on building customer relationships.
“The One Who Works for You!®” serves as the foundation for the way American Equity does business and values its more than 500 employees. Guided by our Principles of Excellence, we do more than sell retirement annuity products -- we are dedicated to fostering opportunity and innovation to meet the ever-changing needs and goals of retirement.
"It's About the People" is the American Equity story and the legacy of our founder David J. Noble. This commitment to excellence includes our employees, agents, partners, and contract owners. We thank you for entrusting us with the things that matter most.
When your retirement begins, you want to ensure you can enjoy it, which is why it’s important to have reliable support that can help fund every day of your golden years. After all, your life of hard work has earned you the retirement you planned for. These are the guiding principles that define everything we do. American Equity is the one who works for you.
