Engineer, Software Engineer

Entry level position contributing to the development, maintenance, and support of Commercial Agribusiness applications and services. The associate will deliver defined software work with guidance from experienced team members, following established requirements, design direction, coding practices, security controls, and delivery processes. The team is a full-stack build-and-run team supporting applications and APIs used by members, agency partners, and internal associates. As a Software Engineer, the role focuses primarily on providing high-quality, efficient technology solutions to business partners by crafting new software applications or modifying and/or supporting existing packaged or custom-built applications. Reports to a Technology Manager/Director. Hybrid schedule coming into the Des Moines, Iowa office. Associates may have on-call responsibility after normal working hours and/or on weekends.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, debug, document, and deploy software according to engineering standards and best practices; Apply secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle; Use DevSecOps practices, tooling, and techniques; Demonstrate continuous improvement and learning; Review and process project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables proactively; Implement, configure, test, debug, document, and maintain application code, APIs, and interfaces for assigned work; Learn the supported application landscape, data flows, and business processes; Contribute to application maintenance and modernization using technologies including Java, Spring Boot/Spring MVC, Angular, REST APIs, relational databases, CI/CD, and container platforms

Requirements

Foundation in computer science, information systems, software development, or a related area; Relevant programming coursework or experience; Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle; Willingness to learn team tools; Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or other related degrees preferred (technology experience or non-traditional technology certificates can be substituted); Early career opportunity with one or more years of technology experience; Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript; Good problem-solving skills; Ability to thrive in a team environment

Nice to have

Previous internship experience; Insurance/financial services industry knowledge

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision; Life insurance; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid time off (minimum of 18 days for newly hired associates, pro-rated quarterly based on hire date); Nine paid holidays; 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off; 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off; 401(k) with company match; Company-paid pension plan; Business casual attire