Software Developer

We are seeking a Software Developer for our Information Technology Department to help analyze complex operations and systems for Modern Woodmen of America. This individual will implement changes and improvements using advanced programming, systems analysis, design, and problem‑solving techniques, with consideration for usability and user experience.

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex applications.
• Demonstrate empathy for end users by considering their goals, constraints, and feedback when designing and enhancing applications.
• Actively participate in the development and review of business and system requirements to obtain a thorough understanding of business needs. Deliver accurate technology driven solutions.
• Develop software code in accordance with Modern Woodmen’s established Software Development Life Cycle standards and development guidelines.
• Develop technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base to assist Quality Assurance testing and production support activities.
• Perform unit testing to ensure all requirements have been addressed, all basic functionality works, and errors are handled properly.
• Review and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems. Perform systems analysis and functional testing as needed.
• Coordinate operations between departments to ensure smooth implementation of procedures and/or operations.
• Train user departments in the use of new or revised systems.
• Provide updates to the Software Development Supervisor and Project Managers on work in progress, work completed, work planned, and issues potentially impacting on-time completion or quality of work.
• Stay current on changes and improvements to system processes and programming techniques.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and practice good time management skills, both individually and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of object-oriented programming, relational databases, application design & analysis, documentation, and agile methodology.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies preferred:
  • Visual Studio
  • Net
  • C#
  • React
  • Azure and/or AWS
  • SQL, HTML, CSS, Blazor and Javascript
  • Git, NServiceBus and COBOL experience a plus.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual pay range is $57k-$95k.  The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior software development work experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time hybrid position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7:00AM-9:00AM. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week.  Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be asked to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs. 
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for personal time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A beautiful office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A thriving local community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It is home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
• Company-paid retirement plan
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Employee Impact Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employees’ health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
• Group term life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits: vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), accident insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.

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