ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country. Operating successfully for 175 years is a testimony to ManhattanLife’s enduring history, and an indicator of the reliability of our future. ManhattanLife’s headquarters are in Houston, TX and the company is continually growing with multiple office locations nation-wide. ManhattanLife offers attractive employee benefits starting day one, including immediate coverage under our health, dental and vision plans. We offer flexible schedules, including shortened hours on Fridays, free parking, company-wide events, professional development (LOMA testing) and a company-wide wellness program.

Scope and Purpose:

We are seeking a Junior Software Developer to work as part of the IT team to design and develop custom software solutions for both internal and external facing web-based applications. The position requires familiarity with the software development life cycle including the planning, design, development and implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of different programming languages, frameworks, tools, design patterns and coding best practices.

This is a Houston based hybrid position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in an agile development environment using Azure DevOps.
• Implement user stories and technical tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software bugs.
• Perform additional technical tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Technical Lead or leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field, Bachelor’s degree with completion of an accredited coding bootcamp or summer program, or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Foundational knowledge or familiarity with:
  • Databases: MS SQL Server and MongoDB
  • Frameworks: Web API, ASP.NET, .NET Standard, .NET Framework, Entity Framework, VueJS, Vuex, Bulma, WinForms, WebForms
  • Languages: JavaScript, C#, SQL, HTML
  • Others: Git, NPM, Webpack, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Studio 3T, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Additional Technologies: ETL and Microservices
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of software quality standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with various SDLC methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, etc.
• Willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and frameworks quickly.

Travel Requirements:

This position may require light travel within a ten-mile radius from one office location to another as needed.

Professional Development:

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support professional and personal growth.
• Participate in the evaluation process.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The position may require lifting, pulling or moving items weighing upwards of 10 pounds as it relates to office or desk supplies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.