Lead Programmer Analyst

at  American National Family of Companies

JOB POSTING

American National is currently seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join the Service Oriented Architecture Team to develop integration solutions for the enterprise using IBM IIB/ACE and IBM API Connect technologies.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors’ degree in MIS, CIS or Computer Science preferred
• Object-oriented programming experience (Java, .NET) 6 years (Preferred)
• SQL, XML/JSON and Web Services (Soap and REST) 6 years (Preferred)
• IBM IIB/ACE or IBM API Connect experience 6 years (Preferred)
• IBM MQ experience a plus
• Strong written, verbal, customer service and analytical skills are necessary
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum is a plus
• Must be self-motivated, team oriented, and able to function successfully with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work occasional night and weekend hours
  Candidates with less experience and/or education may be considered for a different level commensurate with their qualifications.
  American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
  American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

• Design, develop and implement integration solutions using IBM IIB/ACE and IBM API Connect, adhering to best practices and standards
• Work with various teams to understand and develop the required integration solutions
• Ensure that integration solutions meet performance, scalability and security requirements
• Perform unit testing and debugging of integration solutions to ensure functionality and performance meet requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues within a production environment
• Provide optimal Customer Service to all internal and external clientele