Location(s)
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Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Kemper Insurance has a position available for a Software Developer to join the Advanced Engineering team in the Jacksonville, Florida office. This position will be involved in full stack software development projects using Angular/Python/Java ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for multiple software development activities including design, development, build and testing of code. Closely work with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to understand the business requirement for implementing new system components, enhancements and fixing defects in support of existing/new applications.
- Complete assigned training courses related to project specific work to be executed
- Review and analyze existing Kemper applications
- Document and understand communication plan and development for Orca, Eapig, and Angular applications
- Absorb Kemper development and design best practices as it relates to overall project goals.
- Code as defined by Kemper’s approval
- Review Python, Typescript, JavaScript, Java, and Angular code
- Review and understand Kemper’s CI/CD pipeline for AWS Cloud native services
- Work with Technical Lead on templates of proposed changes
- Implement changes with leadership sign-off
- Work with leadership to execute Proof of Concepts
- Discover and review AWS Best Practices
- Discover and review Angular Best Practices
- Discover and review Orca
- Discover and perform performance engineering and monitoring
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture
- 1+ years (or equivalent knowledge) of development experience with a focus on JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python work.
- Python experience
- Experience with technologies such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and Angular
- A strong understanding of the way the web works
- Able to accept constructive feedback
- Desire to provide assistance to other team members
- The ideal candidate seeks to understand before prescribing a solution.
- Love of technology and the latest and greatest in development best practices, especially the latest services from AWS
- Willingness to stand up for your convictions and yet commit to the team’s decision
- Familiarity with the Serverless Framework (serverless.com)
- Functional understanding of agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- This role works at the Kemper office in Jacksonville, Florida
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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Skills Required
- At least 1 year of software development experience, or equivalent knowledge, focused on JavaScript, Node.js, Java, or Python.
- Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture.
- Python experience.
- Experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and Angular.
- Strong understanding of web technologies.
- Familiarity with the Serverless Framework.
- Functional understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and assist team members.
- Willingness to work in the Kemper office in Jacksonville, Florida.
Kemper Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kemper and has not been reviewed or approved by Kemper.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is paired with an Employee Stock Purchase Program, and an HSA employer contribution is noted for the HDHP option. These features strengthen long-term savings and financial security beyond base pay.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, an EAP, and wellness programs. While plan costs vary by option and location, the breadth of core coverage is a clear pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and paid volunteer time are available alongside paid parental leave and other leave programs. This scope supports time away for rest, family needs, and community engagement.
Kemper Insights
What We Do
The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $15 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Auto, Personal Insurance, Life and Health brands. Kemper serves over 6.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 34,000 agents and brokers, and has approximately 10,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.
