American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company is a leading provider of annuity products that empower clients in retirement. They are seeking an Application Developer I to build dynamic web and mobile experiences, focusing on front-end development using React and Next.js.
Develops front-end website using React and Next.js
Assists in the design of user interactions on web pages
Ensures cross-platform optimization for mobile phones
Ensures responsiveness of applications
Works alongside graphic designers for web design features
Sees through a project from conception to finished product
Codes, tests, and debugs new and existing web applications
Creates comprehensive application documentation
Provides weekly status reports on all completed, on-going and future projects in order to keep management and business stakeholders updated on progress
Works with stakeholders to understand business requirements that are translated into technical solutions
Assist in Production support as needed
Performs on-call responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration or related field of study; and up to two (2) years of software development experience
Experience with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Working knowledge in REACT, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, and SQL
Experience in cloud infrastructure specifically in AWS App Services, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch and CloudFormation
Experience with CI/CD tools such GIT and Terraform
Experience with Atlassian tool sets such as JIRA, Confluence
Excellent debugging and optimization skills
Strong analytical skills with ability to research issues and products
Strong customer service orientation
Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to troubleshoot issues
Takes initiative; is highly self-motivated and directed
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties
Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously
Preferred
Experience with Project management using Agile methodologies (preferably Scrum)
Web Development or Cloud Certifications a plus
Benefits
Mentorship
Professional development
Meaningful networking opportunities
American Equity is a leading provider of annuity products focused on bringing clarity and certainty to retirement income planning.
