Senior Full Stack Developer – Java & Cloud Native Technology Expert

Location(s)
Dallas, Texas, Downers Grove, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri
** Details
* *** Details
* ** Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs.

By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises
**
* Job Summary:

** We are seeking a
** Senior Full Stack Developer
** with more than 10 years of deep experience in software development, architecture, and full-stack solution delivery to join our Life Insurance technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
** Java technologies
** including
** Spring Boot**,
** Spring Batch**, and
** React/Java Script
** on the front end, with additional exposure to
** Python**,
** Lambda
* * and
** Generative AI (GenAI)**.This role also requires solid experience in
** AWS cloud environments**, CI/CD pipelines, code quality practices using
** Sonar Qube**, and automation using
** Power Shell
* * and scripting. You’ll play a key role in building scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions that enable digital transformation across the Life Insurance LOB.
*
* Key Responsibilities:

*** Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using
** Java (Spring Boot, Spring Batch)
** and modern
** JavaScript frameworks, Angular**.
* Lead and implement solutions using a wide spectrum of
** Java/Python technologies
** and development frameworks.
* Create reusable libraries, frameworks, and templates to drive standardization and code reusability.
* Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to build scalable, secure, and responsive web applications.
* Extensive expertise in leading innovation activities by leveraging OOB tech stacks/resources from AWS
* Apply
** Python
* * and
** GenAI
* * where applicable to drive automation and intelligent feature sets.
* Build and maintain
** CI/CD pipelines
** for seamless deployment and automated testing.
* Ensure code quality and maintainability using tools like
** Sonar Qube
* * and static code analysis practices.
* Develop and manage automation scripts using
** Power Shell
* * and other scripting tools for deployment and environment management.
* Deploy and operate solutions on
** AWS cloud infrastructure
** including EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, ECS, etc.
* Participate in solution architecture, peer reviews, and technical strategy discussions.
* Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
** Required Skills &

Qualifications:

**
* ** 10+ years
** of hands-on experience in full-stack software development and system architecture.
* Strong backend skills in
** Java, Spring Boot, Spring Batch**, and associated Java technologies.
* Front-end development experience using
** JavaScript**,
** React**,
** Angular,
** HTML, and CSS.
* Experience with
** AWS Cloud services**, including infrastructure design, provisioning, and optimization.
* Solid understanding of
** CI/CD
** processes and tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab, Git Hub Actions, or AWS Code Pipeline.
* Experience with
** Sonar Qube
* * for enforcing code quality standards.
* Proficient in scripting with
** Power Shell
* * and automation for cloud and on-prem environments.
* Expertise on
** Python
* * and familiarity with
** GenAI
* * platforms such as OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
*
* Preferred Qualifications:

*** AWS Certification (Developer or Solutions Architect) is a plus.
* Experience in Life
** Insurance
* * or broader insurance domain.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
* Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
* The location is hybrid: the selected candidate will be required to…