Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming, relational databases, application design principles, documentation, and analysis.
• Formulate system scope and objectives and modify applications through research.
• Participate in developing and reviewing business and system requirements for accurate tech solutions.
• Create software code following established standards and guidelines.
• Create technical documentation of software design and code base for QA and production support.
• Perform unit testing to ensure requirements are met, functionality works, and errors are handled.
• Review existing systems to improve efficiency and develop strategies for enhancement. Perform necessary systems analysis and functional testing.
• Cookordination between departments for smooth procedure implementation.
• Train users on new or updated systems.
• Update Software Development Supervisor and Project Managers on progress and potential issues.
• Stay updated on system processes and programming methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Software development, programming, or technical experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of software development principles, testing methodologies, and application support practices.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and partner with user departments to deliver business solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies preferred: Visual Studio, .NET, C#, React, Azure and/or AWS, SQL, HTML, CSS, Blazor and Javascript, Git, NServiceBus and COBOL experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related field required, Bachelor’s preferred.
• Software development, programming, or technical experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Knowledge of software development principles, testing methodologies, and application support practices.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and partner with user departments to deliver business solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the following technologies preferred: Visual Studio, .NET, C#, React, Azure and/or AWS, SQL, HTML, CSS, Blazor and Javascript, Git, NServiceBus and COBOL experience a plus.

Skills

• Object-oriented programming
• Relational databases
• Application design principles
• Documentation
• Analysis
• System scope and objectives formulation
• Business and system requirements development
• Software code creation
• Technical documentation creation
• Unit testing
• Systems analysis and functional testing
• Coordination between departments
• User training
• Progress and issue updates
• System process and methodology updates

Benefits

• Annual pay range: $57k-$91k.
• Flexible work arrangement: Full-time hybrid position with 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday-Friday, with a flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Employees starting a new hybrid role will work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883® and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability for our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Personal time: Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Professional growth: Educational offerings to enhance knowledge of the industry.
• Culture: Strong working relationships across the organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• Office: Beautiful office with a view of the Mississippi River.
• Café: On-site café offering breakfast, lunch, and beverages.
• Community: Thriving local community with an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle and consistent rankings for quality of life and cost of living.
• Exceptional benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid retirement plan, matching 401(k) plan, employee impact bonus, medical, dental, and prescription drug insurance, group term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and voluntary benefits such as vision, flexible savings accounts (FSA), and accident insurance.

Pay

The annual pay range is $57k-$91k. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior software development work experience. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, nor can we guarantee future sponsorship.

Schedule

This is a full-time hybrid position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Hybrid positions work at least four days in office each week. Employees beginning to work in a new hybrid role will be expected to work on-site (five days a week) during the initial training period which may be up to one year. Hybrid work arrangements are subject to change at any time based on business needs.

Modern Woodmen of America

Modern Woodmen of America is one of the nation’s largest fraternal benefit societies, with over $18 billion assets. Fraternals are unique membership organizations that pair the “member-owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate Software Developer who is excited about creating innovative software solutions and leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. This role involves designing and developing new applications and system enhancements that support critical business operations, working closely with stakeholders to analyze requirements, define technical solutions, and participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.