Atlanta, United States | Posted on 05/30/2024
We are an insurance company offering minimum limits auto insurance coverage. Our policies are sold to customers who trust their agents to get them the coverage they need at a price they can afford.
Our company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Tampa, FL, Dallas, TX, and McAllen, TX and operates through the subsidiaries Assurance America Insurance Company, Assurance America Managing General Agency and InsureMax Insurance Company.
Job Description
JOIN THE ASSURANCE AMERICA TEAM
Do you want to be part of an organization where you are valued, and your ideas and opinions have an impact? Join the Assurance America team.
For more than 25 years, Assurance America has provided superior property and casualty insurance products through contracted independent agents and directly to customers.
Our team succeeds through diversity of thought, experiences, skills, and backgrounds.
Software Developer
Assurance America is seeking a Software Developer to join our growing ranks as we continue to transform the way technology impacts the insurance business. You will work with a small team of experienced IT professionals and interface directly with stakeholders to understand their challenges and develop solutions. Your daily contributions will have direct, positive impacts on our employees, agents, and customers.
Assurance America will not consider international applicants requiring employer sponsorship.
About the ROLE
Each day at Assurance America is different, but as a Software Developer in Information Technology, you will:
- Develop, test and maintain software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
- Collaborate with business partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality code and identify areas for improvement.
- Debug and troubleshoot application issues, providing timely resolutions and enhancements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, estimate project timelines, and deliver solutions on time.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and apply them to improve application development processes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development team by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and mentoring junior developers when necessary.
- Identify opportunities to improve the business.
- Demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach to learning new technologies and techniques to enhance development skills.
Requirements
About YOU
- Detail-oriented.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative, driven, and motivated problem solver.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Can communicate complex concepts and procedures to others.
- Ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively.
- Propensity to learn new programming languages and technologies.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of database management systems, preferably SQL Server.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and provide innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, project requirements, and technologies.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Agile/DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of project management.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- May be required to work on-call, evenings or weekends.
About US
- We are direct, results-driven, and dedicated to the success of our business and each other.
- We are a diverse group of thinkers and doers.
- We offer many opportunities to grow in your professional skills and career.
- We fight homelessness by directing 5% of our earnings from each policy we sell to organizations that help those in need. We call it our Generous Policy.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Assurance America provides these benefits to Associates:
- Premium healthcare plans: All full-time Associates and part-time Associates working a regular schedule of 30 hours or more are eligible for benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a Health Savings Account.
- Employer Paid Benefits: We enroll all eligible Associates in Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assist, and the Benefit Resource Card which includes Teladoc, Pet Insurance, and Health Advocate.
- 401(k) Employer Match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now. All full-time and part-time Associates over age 21 are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan. Assurance America will match 100% of the first 4% of an Associate’s contributions.
- Engagement Events: We make time for fun activities that strengthen Associate relationships in all our locations.
- Annual Learning Credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you for approved educational assistance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave Pay, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), Bereavement Pay, Military Leave Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.
We believe the right fit is more important than a checklist. If you have most of what we’re looking for in this role and our culture and mission speak to you, contact us. We want to hear from you !