Software Engineer

Company Overview

Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of automobile, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Working as a Software Engineer for Alfa Insurance offers a remarkable opportunity that extends beyond the mere task of designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. It entails joining a revered company built on principles of faith, family, community, and unwavering integrity. By becoming a member of the Alfa family, you can uncover your true purpose and actively contribute to enhancing the lives of our valued policyholders and making a positive impact in your community.

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and supporting Guidewire software applications and integrations. You will be a part of our dynamic Guidewire Configuration Team where you will apply your expertise in gathering, documenting, understanding, and articulating functional and non-functional already defined business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, releasing, and maintaining designated software applications.
• Gather, document, understand, and articulate functional, non-functional, and business requirements that are already defined.
• Perform unit, regression, and integrations testing for application changes to ensure high quality.
• Track and monitor production systems for issue identification and prevention across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Research and troubleshoot issues across different functional teams in order to rectify system problems in a timely manner.
• Communicate status updates with team members and leaders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Becomes familiar with Alfa’s interconnected technology framework and systems in order to understand the impact of software changes.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study related to Computer Science or Mathematics is required.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (S3, EC2, RDS, DMS, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, and Quicksight).
• Experience in ETL/ELT processes and tools, relational databases, and data warehousing.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages like Python, R, or similar for automation and data integration tasks.
• Competent communication skills, including clear and timely communication on business issues and assignments with peers, management and product owners.
• Ability to quickly learn and comprehend insurance-related topics and relate that knowledge to the development process.
• Proven experience in various all SDLC components. Knows when to use different methodologies and how to effectively manage each.
• Documented and proven application development record as it relates to the technologies, tools and languages required for the specified position.
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for new hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama