Application Developer II (.NET) na EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

About Us:
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company is a national carrier of competitive, client-friendly annuity products sold through a variety of distribution channels, including more than 20,000 independent agents and independent marketing organizations (IMOs). Since 2003, we have provided exceptional customer service to our clients by operating with integrity and passion. Our efforts are supported by a dedicated workforce who execute their responsibilities through teamwork and an entrepreneurial spirit. EquiTrust sells products nationwide and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Position Summary:
The Application Developer II (.NET) is responsible for developing new system applications per requests, including coding, testing, and completion of required system documentation. The incumbent also performs maintenance to existing applications. The Developer keeps up-to-date on hardware, development techniques and development languages being used by the company for development purposes by continuing to refine their technical development skills.

What You'll Do:

• Develops new applications as per specifications including developing application code, testing completed applications, and develop required documentation as defined by company development standards.
• Maintains strict adherence to standards for documentation, development techniques, testing, and other related development activity.
• Maintains existing programs as per project task specifications including coding the alterations, testing the corrected application and updating the required documentation as defined by company development standards.
• Leads or participates in walk-throughs of program design, coding, and testing in order to minimize occurrence of program problems.
• Keeps up-to-date on system development techniques and languages which are being used for system development and apply those techniques during development efforts.
• Keeps designated individuals informed on project/work status.
• Continues to focus on developing technical skills in system application development.
• Supports the Information Technology team and other departments on an as needed basis.
• Willingly takes on additional responsibilities as requested in order to accomplish department and Company objectives.

What You'll Bring:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
•  Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• If High School Diploma, minimum 6 years of application development experience required.
• If Associates Degree, minimum 4 years of application development experience required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 2 years of application development experience required. 

• Experience working in an insurance company preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop in at least 2 programming languages, one of which must be .NET.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and write basic SQL commands.
• Intermediate proficiency in code versioning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and solve problems and issues of all types; must be able to identify situations that fall outside the parameters of normal or routine activity.
• Possess analytical skills including proficiency with research tools and techniques.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time in order to meet varying deadlines; must be able to execute under pressure.
• Responsible, reliable, dedicated, and accountable.
• Organized and self-directed.
• Intuitive, problem solver, and analytical.
• Quick learner.

Where You’ll Work: 

• West Des Moines, IA
• Office Location: Mostly Off-Site 
• Expected Travel: Travel not likely/required.
• Provide twenty-four hour support for computer operation of production systems, as needed.

EquiTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws. To learn more, visit EquiTrust Careers. 

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