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Software Engineer I
Montgomery
Future Opening: Software Engineer I
Full Time • Montgomery
Company Overview
Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. 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, releasing, and maintaining designated 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
Software Engineer I is an excellent opportunity for a technology-focused professional to design, develop, and support innovative software solutions that drive business success. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, resolve technical challenges, and deliver high-quality applications using modern development and integration technologies. The ideal candidate is a motivated problem-solver with strong programming skills, a passion for learning, and a commitment to building reliable, scalable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Understands and can articulate functional, non-functional and business requirements that are already defined.
- Designs and develops software applications and related components both independently and as part of a team.
- Performs unit testing for application changes to ensure high quality, and understands regression and integrations testing.
- Tracks and monitors production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.
- Researches and troubleshoots issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.
- Communicates 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
- Bachelors 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, GOSU 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.
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
This position has the possibility of remote work two days per week after the initial training period.
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 claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.
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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Opportunity for annual performance bonus
Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k)
Paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible healthcare and childcare spending accounts
Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)