Associate Developer

Location:

Jacksonville, Florida

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. Kemper is seeking to hire an Associate Developer to join the Policy Center Development team in the Jacksonville, Florida office. This position will be involved in full stack software development projects using Java and working towards learning Gosu and Guidewire development.

• Design, develop, build, and test code for multiple software development activities.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts and Lead Developers to understand business requirements for implementing new system components, enhancements, and fixing defects.
• Complete assigned training courses related to project-specific work to be executed.
• Review and analyze existing Kemper applications.
• Absorb Kemper development and design best practices as it relates to overall project goals.
• Code as defined by Kemper’s approval.
• Review Python, Type Script, JavaScript, Java, and Angular code.
• Review and understand Kemper’s CI/CD pipeline for AWS Cloud native services.
• Work with Technical Lead on templates of proposed changes.
• Implement changes with leadership sign-off.
• Work with leadership to execute Proof of Concepts.
• Discover and review AWS best practices.
• Discover and review Angular best practices.
• Discover and perform performance engineering and monitoring.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1+ years of hands‑on software development experience.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming language (Java).
• Demonstrates working proficiency in a specific programming language.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Basic understanding of AWS and cloud computing concepts (coursework, projects, or certifications).
• Ability to code, unit test and debug moderately complex business applications.
• Experience through coursework or projects with JavaScript (Node.js), Java, or Python.
• Fundamental knowledge of web technologies and APIs.
• Exposure to tools such as AWS Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, Cloud Formation, or frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices architectures.
• Exposure to P&C insurance systems or platforms (e.g., Guidewire) is a strong plus.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
• Learn and grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications, and continuing education programs.
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.