Associate Software Engineer - Java

Associate Software Engineer - IE08EE

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Position Summary

Middle & Large Business IT is seeking a highly motivated Associate Software Engineer to join our Agile product development team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for early-career software engineers to develop technical expertise while contributing to the design, development, testing, and support of business-critical applications that enable underwriting, policy administration, and digital transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, eager to learn modern software engineering practices, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment to deliver innovative solutions that improve business outcomes.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT or Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers and technical leads.

* Participate in all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.

* Contribute to application enhancements, defect resolution, and performance improvement initiatives.

* Develop and execute unit tests and assist with integration and system testing activities.

* Troubleshoot production and non-production issues and support root cause analysis efforts.

* Collaborate with business partners, product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.

* Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.

* Learn and apply modern software engineering practices, including CI/CD, Dev Ops, automated testing, and secure coding standards.

* Utilize AI-powered development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and software delivery.

* Create and maintain technical documentation as required.

* Support cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives across the MLB IT portfolio.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

* 0-3 years of software development experience (internships and co-op experience considered).

* Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.

* Experience or coursework in one or more programming languages such as:

* Java

* JavaScript / Type Script

* Python

* C#

* Basic knowledge of:

* REST APIs

* SQL and relational databases

* Git or source control systems

* Agile development methodologies

* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

* Demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies and business domains.

Preferred Qualifications

* Exposure to modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot.

* Experience with Angular, React, or modern web development frameworks.

* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS.

* Knowledge of CI/CD tools and Dev Ops practices.

* Understanding of microservices architecture and API development.

* Experience with automated testing frameworks.

* Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted development tools such as Git Hub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.

* Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI to enhance software development, automate repetitive tasks, and improve engineering efficiency.

Success Factors

* Strong learning agility and curiosity.

* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

* Accountability and ownership mindset.

* Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

* Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, including AI-driven software engineering practices and intelligent automation.

* Commitment to delivering quality…