SR Java Developer (Back End)

This is only W2 position and your must have permanent work status. (No sponsorship is authorized). Sr. Java Developer (Spring/Spring-Boot) Our client is seeking an experienced Java Developer skilled in Spring and Spring Boot for our team in downtown Birmingham, AL. The Sr Java Developer will assist the team in the development and maintenance of Company’s Line-of-Business Software Applications. Works closely with Software Engineers and Architects in the development of system components. At this time the job is remote and will be remote until it is deemed safe to return to the site. All individuals are expected to work on site with their TEAMS. You must be in the area to do this Position Responsibilities:

• Gathers and documents, understands and articulates functional, non-functional and business requirements that are already defined.
• Assists with and demonstrated a growing proficiency in the design and development of simple software applications, model data relationships. Learns and uses company's software applications and infrastructure architecture.
• Uses programming & technical skills in various languages and products currently used by the company as specified for the position to develop of update programs.
• Utilizes Java, J2EE, Javascript, Spring Boot, C#, C/C, Hibernate, Tibco (AMX, BW, BE), Webservices, Subversion, Jenkins, Oracle11g, SQL, iPlanet and/or JBOSS webserver and markup languages such as HTML, CSS, XML, JSON.
• Learns to write unit tests and performs integration testing to ensure high application quality to meet business requirements.
• Develops an understanding of various deployment methods, tools and writes scripts and/or procedures to ensure efficient processes.
• Becomes familiar with company systems, databases and networking. Develops an understanding of the interoperability of IT assets with custom software development.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related area of study.
• 2+ years of experience in a position performing software development.
• Java, Spring Boot experience required.
• SQL, JavaScript, Visual Basic experience preferred.
• Experience with AngularJS / Angular is a plus.
• Must have the ability to learn Object Oriented Concepts and the concepts of a Software Development Life Cycle.
• Willingness to learn or comfortable with various tools and frameworks used by Kemper such as: Eclipse/IntelliJ, Spring / Spring Boot, AngularJS / Angular, Jenkins, SVN / GIT, REST / SOAP
• Understands the process of new application development and has the ability to apply these concepts with minimal mentoring and supervision.
• Must have the ability to learn to provide support & maintenance for simple to complex software applications.
• Must be able to develop insurance knowledge in topics such as Policies, Agents, Claims, Products, Marketing, Sales, Revenues and Payments.
• Communicates well with working teams. Motivated and willing to take initiative. Capable of working well in a team and collaborative environment.
• Adaptable to change.
• Willing to mentor and coach others as assigned.