Freelance Full Stack Developer Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Pay Philosophy 

The typical starting salary for this position is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, acquired skills, experience, education, and certifications/designations. This position may be eligible for annual merit increases and participation in our bonus program.

What are we looking for?

Join our team as a Full Stack Developer. You would serve in designing, developing, and maintaining Internet, Intranet, and mobile applications, including software development. This position reports to our home office in Columbia, MO and has the opportunity to work fully remote or participate in the hybrid work program.

Who we are and what we do?

At Columbia Insurance, we believe our people are the heart of our success and our greatest strength. With robust benefits, a fun, family-like atmosphere, and a culture that thrives on real connections, Columbia truly is the place to be. Our vision is to lead the industry in people-first partnerships. The best way to achieve that is by bringing together a team of skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.

Why us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leave
• Family-like culture
• Year-round wellness initiatives
• Company sponsored events
• Opportunities for professional development with conferences, events, and continued education

Company History

Our legacy has roots back to 1889 when we first became part of the mutual insurance movement in the Midwest. Today, our extensive heritage resonates nationwide, as we proudly serve customers in 14 states across the country.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, develop, debug, test, and implement complex applications in support of business and system requirements.
• Integrate various cross platform systems, which may be legacy systems or third party products.
• Configure, customize, and develop solutions within the Guidewire Cloud environment using Gosu and/or Jutro.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Guidewire Cloud and external systems using APIs and/or web services.
• Develop and maintain integrations with third party vendors, document management solutions, payment platforms, and data warehouses using RESTful APIs and/or SOAP web services.
• Support other personnel, including business users and IT personnel, in resolving programming problems, which may be complex.
• Participate in planning and delivery of application development, system customization, and enhancement.
• Analyze, review, document, and recommend modification of programs to increase operating efficiencies, enhance user experience, and adapt to new requirements.
• Design in the mapping of data sources, data movement, interfaces, and analytics to ensure data quality within the data warehouse.
• Identify and resolve database and data structure issues within the data warehouse.
• Address data-related problems regarding systems integration, compatibility, and multiple-platform integration within the data warehouse.
• Implement and integrate of RESTful APIs, microservices, and third-party services to enhance application functionality.
• Optimize database structures and queries using AWS DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases.
• Create and/or modify AWS Lambda functions for serverless architecture and event-driven programming.
• Contribute to the implementation of automated testing and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes to ensure software quality and deployment efficiency.
• Develop, maintain, and execute site analysis and reporting processes which may include security and detection software items, take appropriate actions as needed.
• Work with external vendors on software integrations, changes, and implementations of new software solutions.
• Work with other developers in a paired or mob programming environment.
• Stay current with Guidewire Cloud updates, best practices, and industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of IT development experience.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working with web development concepts and technologies which may include one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, Node.js, React, HTML, CSS.
• Experience working with version control systems like Git and basic collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Ability to become certified (or currently certified and up to date) as an Associate InsuranceSuite Developer on the Guidewire Insurance cloud platform within six months; continued certification (Professional / ACE) may be required at a later date.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is strongly preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years of experience with React and Node.js
• Understanding of relational data structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Experience with data warehouse technologies.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience with three or more of the following technologies:

• HTML/CSS/Javascript
• IDE such as Eclipse, VS Code, or IntelliJ
• AWS/DynamoDB/AWS Lambda
• SQL
• Websphere
• RESTful and SOAP-based web services
• Git
• Gosu
• Jutro
• XML

EOE

Columbia Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are unable to complete the electronic application for any reason, please contact Mandi Giboney: mgiboney@columbiainsurance.com 573-777-4087