Developer I -- Remote

When it comes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees, USAble Life is always ready.  We are a diverse group of individuals working together to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their talents and voice to our culture.  

Our passion for delivering the best products is matched only by our passion for our people. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others which extends beyond our office walls. USAble Life has a long tradition of supporting our communities, and we’re proud of the fact that our employees share that commitment.  

We have been recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii. You’ll be rewarded with opportunities for personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement.  This, coupled with our engaging culture and a comprehensive benefits package, ensures we are committed to our employees.  

Check out how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others! 

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What We Offer You: 

• A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce
• Outstanding and affordable benefits package 
• Yearly bonus potential and annual increases
• PTO provided at date of hire
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1
• Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment
• Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off
• This is a remote position.

Life Takes You Places!  Are you ready to join us? 

Compensation: The starting base salary range for a Developer I is $47,975.00 to $72,000.00.  Actual salaries will vary by geographic location and are based on factors such as candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, competencies, and company tenure & equity. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for a annual incentive plan based on company performance and individual performance. 

Developer I Overview

The developer supports the needs of the business by analyzing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and testing software applications as they relate to company systems. This position utilizes technical proficiency in multiple environments and an understanding of business knowledge. This role works on projects of various size ranges that have a system-wide impact, and the focus is on a timely and cost-effective method for achieving deliverables.

Essential Duties:

• Works with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to identify and capture business requirements in relation to    integration process while also conducting detailed analysis of defined system specifications.
• Analyze, develop, implement, maintain, and test software applications as they relate to the company systems
• Conduct detailed analysis of defined system specifications
• Make recommendations of workable solutions to processing problems
• Document product functionality
• Supporting QA and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot production defects
• Participate in code reviews to provide feedback as well as gain knowledge in the proper way to execute the software development lifecycle
• Assists in the planning, design, development, and deployment of applications
• Maintains developed code in revision code repository
• Proactively communicates status of work to development team and project team
• Performs code reviews to ensure standards, conventions, and consistency on applications
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, C#, or other modern object-oriented development frameworks
• Experience with open-source tools like log4net, NUnit, Nhiberate, etc.
• Experience with version control such as Git
• Experience with SQL queries on database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle   
• Experience with release/software development tracking software such JIRA, Target Process, etc.
• Strong understanding of programming concepts, object orientation, secure coding concepts, and design patterns
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take on assigned tasks and work within time constraints
• Understanding of testing tools and unit and integration test scripting, and testing methodologies

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems and Curriculum and/or experience aligning with required skills
• Minimum 1 year of IT experience
• Or, equivalent military experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Curriculum based on SQL and Microsoft .NET
• 2+ years of IT experience
• IT related experience in the Health Insurance industry

Working Conditions (Physical Demands):

• Participate in on-call rotational duties which includes night support
• Minimal travel required

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and its general requirements. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.