Position Overview
The Associate Integration Developer’s primary responsibilities are to assist in the support of deployed integration solutions between internal and external system platforms, applications, and services. After learning the installed solutions, the Associate will assist with day-to-day production support of these solutions and begin acquiring the skills necessary to assist in the development of solution enhancements through the instruction and guidance of senior members of the Integration and Architectural teams. In addition to assisting in the support and development of these solution interfaces, the Associate Integration Developer will become familiar with the business data and business processes supported by these solutions.
Position Location & Work Format
This position is flexible in its location! We will entertain candidates who reside within our six-state territory (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois) to work a remote schedule. Candidates residing within the greater Hastings, Michigan area will be able to work a hybrid (combination of on-site and work-from-home) schedule as an alternative. Generally, this position will work within our standard office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Hastings Insurance may consider candidates in other states to work remotely if elements of their application are strong.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
- Learn and support microservices and APIs supporting application and system integration.
- Review technical integration design documentation to better understand the solution as well as the business functions it supports.
- Assist more senior team members in the preparation of delivery recommendations with estimates.
- Develop an understanding of the Integration architecture and developed solutions to help maintain the integrity and smooth functioning of the company's integration solution suite.
- Follow the company's software development lifecycle to design, code, configure, test, debug, deploy, and document system and application integrations.
- Actively promote and utilize development standards and best practices and propose solutions to improve team productivity and/or business results.
- Actively participate in professional development, i.e., continuing education or self-improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership, either verbally or in writing.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering is required.
- Some knowledge of:
- .NET Microservice Development
- API Development
- Database Concepts
- Front-End/Back-End/Full Stack Design Concepts and Patterns.
- General knowledge of Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) tools and related utilities.
- Demonstrated experience in analytical reasoning, logical problem solving, strong attention to detail, and establishing priorities.
- Demonstrated excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- An intellectual curiosity to continuously learn and improve.
- The ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Hastings Insurance is not currently looking to partner with any third-party staffing agencies for recruitment regarding this role or any other open positions.
About Us
At Hastings Insurance, our balanced corporate strategy focuses on implementing emerging technologies, cultivating strong independent agency relationships, and providing the right products to our policyholders.
We seek to strategically grow our product lines and continue to expand geographically while maintaining our financial stability and innovative nature.
Our talented employees are dedicated to providing excellent customer service to our agent partners and policyholders. Many of our employees have been identified as industry experts, and we value the knowledge and skill that they contribute to our success.
For more than 135 years, Hastings has helped our customers protect their valued assets and rebuild after devastating losses. We are proud to be rated an A (Excellent) insurance carrier by A.M. Best Company.
Our Commitment as an Employer
We value the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Hastings Insurance is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and candidates in a work environment that does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment. Decisions related to employment are based on business needs, position requirements, and individual characteristics without regard to appearance, nationality, origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, body, disability, veteran, family, marital status, or any legally protected class.
Hastings Insurance seeks to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals in the hiring process in compliance with federal, state, and local law. Candidates requiring accommodation to complete their job application or participate in the interviewing process are asked to notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist or contact us at 800-442-8277.
