American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. We've been recognized by Forbes as one of America's most trustworthy financial companies and best mid-sized employers. With focus on our organization's values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

What's in it for you?

American National supports a comfortable, diverse, and inclusive work environment, following a casual dress code and focus on healthy work-life balance. We understand that comprehensive benefits are important which is why we offer a generous package that includes: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, matching 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, health-wellness initiatives, and a volunteer program where employees are provided PTO for giving their time to a charity of choice, and referral bonuses! We also offer a comprehensive wellness program that includes onsite fitness centers and classes or discounted gym memberships, free health screenings, free flu shots, and more.

Essential Functions

• Support various call centers by writing well designed, testable, and efficient applications for the Jacada Interact Platform
• Integrate software application with other systems (Avaya phone system, databases, and various backend systems)
• Write well designed, testable, and efficient business processes in the Jacada Interact Application
• Ensure designs follow specifications
• Apply current programming standards and methodologies to all relevant projects and activities
• Keep current with existing and emerging technologies
• Provide expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from conception and design to testing

Education - Major
• Bachelor's degree.• Five or more years of experience.• No supervisory/management experience.

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience with JavaScript, and a modern JS framework like Angular or Vue.js
• Experience with REST services, HTML5, SQL
• Technical proficiency in J2EE development or .Net
• Strong background in developing UIs to create exceptional user experiences
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service and product development
• Strong team skills and the ability to work independently
• Detail oriented with good time management, multi-tasking, and flexibility skills

Additional Qualifications

• JavaScript Related Tech: Node.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, NestJS, JSON, TypeORM
• Experience with Material Design, Bootstrap, Vuetify, CSS3
• Experience in developing modern Platform API based on REST services
• Experience with Postman, Chrome DevTools, VSCode
• Server experience (e.g. Nginx, Tomcat, Linux)
• Agile Methodology
• Team Foundation Server / Azure DevOps, Git
• Knowledge of Avaya Voice Portal Management System, Avaya Experience Portal
• Experience with the Docker Container Platform

Additional Requirements
• The position is physically comfortable; essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting and temperature; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.• A person in this position normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Disclaimer

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EEO/ADA Statement

American National Insurance Company is committed to compliance with the ADA. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding essential job function, please contact a member of the HR team.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

American National's recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal .

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American National is an equal opportunity employer , committed to enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.