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IT Software Engineer/Sr (Front-End / React)
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What they do
An IT Specialist or Engineer provides information technology support for a business or organization. Coordinates installation, maintenance and upgrades of computer software and hardware. Maintains computer networks, monitors network security and provides database management. Manages communication with system users and vendors.
$87,320 / year median in Pennsylvania
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Division or Field Office:
Product & Sales Technology Division Department of Position:
Life Tech & Business Oprs Dept Work from: Corporate Office in
Erie, Pa Salary Range:
$88,693.00 - $141,678.00
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salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for
•This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. At Erie Insurance, you're not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you're also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics
We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That's why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including: Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees' monthly premium costs.
Pension. We are among the 2% of Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of services.
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations. Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year. Position Summary
Designs, develops, and maintains computer software. Provides technical leadership on small, moderately complex, low risk enhancement projects or support teams, with little supervision. Delivers moderately complex code/configuration changes as part of a larger implementation under a moderate level of supervision in a primarily full-stack development environment including front-end, policy, integration, and cloud. What You'll Do
As an IT Software Engineer or IT Sr Software Engineer supporting the Erie Family Life Program, you will work on a team delivering projects that support new business and policy changes for our Term and Whole Life products. You will contribute to the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of modern applications, with a strong focus on front-end development. The team works with technologies including Mendix, ExStream, APIs and integrations, and other modern development tools and frameworks. Preferred Experience & Skills Front-end development experience using modern frameworks and technologies, such as React, Mendix, or similar platforms
Experience developing and integrating APIs and backend services
Knowledge of modern software architecture, design principles, and development patterns
Experience establishing and maintaining unit and integration testing practices to support a healthy, high-quality codebase
Understanding of Agile development practices and the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Ability to coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams
Experience supporting transformation efforts or working on small- to medium-sized initiatives spanning multiple portfolios
Experience in one or more of the following areas: React or other modern JavaScript frameworks, API/integration architecture, Java/full-stack development, Mendix, ExStream, or AWS cloud Duties and Responsibilities Generates, reviews and debugs code/configurations that contribute to a larger product.
Creates designs, unit tests, and code/configuration of that is reviewed and approved by a more senior engineer.
Executes tasks in the software development life cycle
Develops tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
Automates tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
Performs validation and verification testing (unit and integration testing)
Communicates and collaborates openly and effectively across teams and vendors within their area of focus (practice area).
May perform as a technical lead on low complexity/isolated applications enhancements or a small, legacy production support team.
May coach and mentor programmers, apprentices, and interns. The first two duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. For certain positions at ERIE, including leadership roles, regular and predictable onsite presence may also be an essential job function based on business and operational needs.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become clear.
Capabilities
Self-Development
Collaborates
Cultivates Innovation
Instills Trust
Decision Quality
Values Diversity
Nimble Learning
Customer Focus
Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
Ensures Accountability
Coding And Converting
Information Management Skills
Job-Specific Knowledge
Proofing Text And Numbers
Using Tables And Graphs
Qualifications
Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in IT, MIS, or related field and three years' related experience; or Associate's degree in technical field, plus five years' related experience; or
High school diploma plus seven years' related experience Additional Experience Possesses moderate acumen with continued growth in experience, breadth, and depth in one or more of the following practice areas: front-end, full-stack, back-end, mainframe, integration, document management, or data science, required. Designations and/or Licenses Willingness to pursue a certification in one or more preferred technologies at ERIE required
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (