Software Developer

Position Overview

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses start anew after a loss. Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Software Developer. Candidates will complete initial in-person training and then enjoy a merit-based work-from-home program (up to 3 days per week) while being required to work occasionally from our Lansing, Michigan tech office.

Key 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 fashion.
• Consult with users, architects, project leaders, and management to resolve problems and propose alternatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn and effectively use new tools and software development techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Java and RESTful services.
• Experience with a modern IDE.
• Experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and React/Angular.
• Experience with source control management software.
• Enthusiasm for driving improvement by finding and implementing solutions to challenges.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary along with a compensation/benefits package including matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.
• Friendly work environment.
• Structured training program and employee mentoring.