Remote Junior Software Developer Jobs in Pekin, IL

Looking for more than just a job? You've found it.
At Pekin Insurance, you're not a number-you're part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we've built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you'll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We're proud to help people through life's toughest moments-and it's our people who make that possible.
From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you. Learn more about Pekin Insurance Here!
This is your opportunity to belong, thrive, and make a difference-right here at Pekin Insurance.
Position Overview
The Guidewire Full-Stack Developer is responsible for working collaboratively with product and platform teams to create and support rich, interactive applications that help end users manage their data and processes. Software Engineer designs, codes, tests, implements, scales and (in some cases) supports application software and systems, usually as part of an Agile Development Team.
This role works closely with Analysts, Product Owners, and Product Managers to understand business requirements and translate these into product or platform features, user stories, and/or components. This role drives the analysis and physical design of technical solutions related to a product or platform and is expected to effectively write new programs as well as support upgrades, maintenance or issue resolution for existing applications and systems. The GW Full-Stack Developer uses DevOps and Agile processes to deliver desired functionality quickly and effectively, while iterating to continue development. This role owns all aspects of development, from user experience (UX) planning to deployment.
The Guidewire Full-Stack Developer contributes to the development of the team backlog and architectural runway, management of work in process (WIP) levels, and support of engineering aspects of program and solution Kanban. This role may also participate in program increment planning, pre- and- post planning, system, and solution demos, and inspect and adapt events.
Essential Job Functions

• Deliver scalable solutions for our cloud-based insurance portal
• Work daily in a full-stack environment using React for front-end and Gosu for edge-layer integration
• Participate in sprint planning, peer code reviews, and deployment to cloud environments
• Collaborate with product owners, QA, and DevOps on feature development
• Be responsible for defect resolution and enhancement requests
• Potentially engage in projects involving JDP or Guidewire digital accelerators
• Participates and plays an active role in all Agile Team activities and is accountable for regularly producing product increments that effectively contribute to solution features and/or components
• Participates in release events as required
• Works closely with product teams to define the requirements and associated features and user stories of the application
• Understands design elements and visually customizes components to fit the application
• Performs physical design
• Consistently promotes reuse, flexibility, and efficiency in solution design
• Applies advanced techniques such as design thinking or journey mapping to improve user experience (UX)
• Leads the development/builds, installation, initial configuration, and test of solutions
• Produces high-quality production-ready software in small increments
• Responsible for code integrity and organization
• Contributes to end-to-end delivery workflows, even those outside his or her area of expertise or explicit responsibility
• Leads the evaluation of existing applications and platforms and provides recommendations for improving application performance by conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications
• Constructively works with architecture/integration experts to improve own work and knowledge
• Guides team to adhere to security requirements and use appropriate security frameworks and tools
• Ensures the troubleshooting, diagnoses, documentation, and resolution of escalated support problems
• Applies operation break fixes and other proactive maintenance activities until permanent solutions can be implemented
• Ensures support of innovative efforts by driving creativity, acting with agility, and thinking outside current boundaries
• Evaluates services provided by vendors and may recommend changes
• Uses technology to implement automation and orchestration
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience
Required

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field, Experience on a cloud-based portal project, xEngage project experience

• Typically requires 5 plus years of experience in the desired field or may have advanced level technical or business work experience

Preferred

• Experience in an agile environment strongly preferred
• M.Sc., Prior Guidewire Cloud experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Guidewire Certified Specialist (PolicyCenter, ClaimCenter, or Digital)
• AWS or Azure cloud certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Full-Stack Development (can work in both Digital Front End and Web Back End), React, Gosu (Edge Layer)
• Minimum of 12 months of experience with a cloud-based portal project

Good to have Skills

• Knowledge of JDP (Guidewire Digital Platform)
• Agile methodology experience
• CI/CD pipeline exposure

In-depth ability to:

• Work across multiple environments including cloud and on-premises, and multiple operating systems

• Use modern web development technologies and techniques (e.g., HTML5, CSS, Java Script, etc.)

• Perform design (e.g., prototype, user interface (UI) design, user experience (UX) design, interaction design)

• Develop solutions for both mobile and desktop

• Collaborate with both business and IT stakeholders and develop constructive working relationships with team and non-team members

• Use judgment to form conclusions that may challenge conventional wisdom

• Consistently apply original thinking to produce new ideas and innovate

In-depth understanding of:

• How components throughout the technology "stack" interact

• Front and back-end programming languages/tools

In-depth knowledge of:

• Continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD), Agile, and automated deployment best practices

• Databases and database interaction

• Code versioning tools

• Use cases for architectural components and how to apply them

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay Range:
$94,000 - $129,000 per year

• • This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program

For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit our Careers Page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.