Software Developer

Auto-Owners Insurance - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lansing, MI

Accommodation

About the position

Auto-Owners Insurance is seeking a motivated Software Developer to join their IT Division. This role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications for both new and existing systems. The position offers a merit-based work-from-home program after initial training, allowing flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week, while also requiring occasional presence in tech offices located in Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain software programs and applications.
• Actively participate in code/design reviews and brainstorming sessions.
• Develop program and system documentation.
• Analyze and fix software errors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and suggest alternatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• Knowledge of Java and RESTful services is strongly preferred.
• Experience with a modern IDE is strongly preferred.
• Experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and React/Angular is a plus.
• Experience with source control management software is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to new challenges.
• Ability to learn and effectively use tools and software development techniques as practiced, acquired, or adopted within the IT Division.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and React/Angular is a plus.
• Experience with source control management software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave