Company Overview

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa® is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Working as a Software Engineer for Alfa Insurance offers a remarkable opportunity that extends beyond the mere task of designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. It entails joining a revered company built on principles of faith, family, community, and unwavering integrity. By becoming a member of the Alfa family, you can uncover your true purpose and actively contribute to enhancing the lives of our valued policyholders and making a positive impact in your community.

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and supporting software applications. You will be a part of our dynamic team where you will apply your expertise in gathering, documenting, understanding, and articulating functional and non-functional already defined business requirements.

Responsibilities

Gather, document, understand, and articulate functional, non-functional and business requirements that are already defined.
Design and develop software applications and related components both independently and as part of a team.
Perform unit, regression and integrations testing for application changes to ensure high quality.
Track and monitor production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.
Research and troubleshoot issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.
Communicate status updates with team members and leaders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Becomes familiar with Alfa’s interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand impact of software changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study related to Computer Science or Mathematics is required.
Strong understanding of integration patterns, REST/SOAP APIs, and data transformation (JSON, XML, XSLT, etc.)
Proficiency in Java or other relevant programming languages
Experience with MuleSoft, Confluent Kafka, AWS, or other cloud integration tools preferred
General understanding of all SDLC components. Knows when to use different methodologies and how to effectively manage each.
Documented and proven application development record or schooling/training as it relates to the technologies, tools and languages required for the specified position.
Competent communication skills (sending and receiving), including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management and product owners.
Ability to quickly learn and comprehend insurance-related topics and relate that knowledge to the development process.

After the initial training period, this position will allow for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Applicant may be required to travel to Montgomery corporate headquarters at supervisor's request for meetings and/or training sessions.

Benefits/Perks

Opportunity for annual performance bonus
Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
Opportunities for advancement
Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
Fitness center
Onsite cafeteria

Compensation: $65,436.80 per year

Working for Alfa Insurance® is more than just servicing customers and selling insurance. It’s becoming part of a well-respected company that is based on our core 4 values of faith, family, community and integrity.

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