Software Developer I at Homesteaders Life Company

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Microsoft .NET, Relational Databases, Web Development, COBOL, SQL Reporting Services, LifePro Policy Administration System, Agile Engineering Practices, Database Structures, Stored Procedures, CI/CD Pipelines, Technical Requirements, System Upgrades, Technical Research

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description As a Software Developer I, you will work on development, testing, and maintaining custom third-party software applications and integrations. Your role will be to collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver innovative, industry standard solutions that meet or exceed business requirements to support Homesteaders Life Company’s strategic goals. Your responsibilities will include: Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across diverse platforms, including websites, mobile apps, backend services, and integrations with third-party systems. Apply Agile engineering practices, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to IT standards. Build and optimize database structures, stored procedures, and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to refine technical requirements and documentation. Support system upgrades, implementations, and technical research as needed. Requirements Must exhibit our Core Values – Be Your Best, Care, Serve Boldly, Be Humble. 2+ years of professional experience with Microsoft .NET technologies is a plus but not required. Familiarity with relational databases, web development technologies, COBOL, and SQL Reporting Services is desirable. Knowledge of LifePro Policy Administration System (PAS) is desirable. Previous experience in the insurance industry is preferred but not required. Strong foundational understanding of software development principles and practices is desirable. Pay and Benefits Summary: Our benefits include: An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday Annual profit sharing 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid long-term disability Hybrid work environment Paid holidays Generous vacation time and sick leave Paid parental leave Casual dress year-round About Homesteaders: Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other. We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and California. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

As a Software Developer I, you will design, develop, and maintain software solutions across diverse platforms. You will collaborate with IT and business teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet business requirements.