Software Developer II

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

As a Software Developer II, you will work on development, testing, and maintaining custom third-party software applications and integrations. Your role will be to collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions aligned with industry’s best practices to support Homesteaders Life Company’s strategic goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions across diverse technologies, including web, mobile, backend, Windows applications, and third-party system integrations.
• Design and maintain database structures, stored procedures, CI/CD pipelines, and system integrations.
• Apply Agile engineering principles, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to IT standards and best practices.
• Create and maintain technical requirements, software documentation, and collaborate on technical research with project managers or business analysts as needed.
• Mentor junior developers in software design and architecture.
• Participate in off-hours system upgrades and implementations to ensure system reliability and minimize customer impact.

• Bachelor’s in software development related field OR equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience developing with Microsoft .NET technologies.
• 3+ years of SQL Server Database experience.
• 1+ years of experience with CI / CD pipeline experience.
• Experience with Azure cloud, web & mobile development technologies, relational databases, COBOL, and SQL Reporting Services are also desirable.
• Insurance industry experience is desirable.
• Experience with LifePro Policy Administration System (PAS) is desirable.

Pay and Benefits Summary:

Our benefits include:

• An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
• Annual profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
• Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation time and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Casual dress year-round

About Homesteaders:

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.

We are currently hiring in AL, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MT, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.