At American Equity we offer leading annuity products that help empower our clients to fulfill their needs and wants in retirement. Our success comes from hiring high-energy individuals who embody the beliefs that drive our unique culture. We currently fund over half a million retirements nationwide, and have been headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, for over twenty-five years with satellite offices in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY.

 

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:   

The Application (Front-End Web) Developer I is a technical professional who uses their experience to build dynamic and high-performing web and mobile experiences. This role specifically focuses on front end web development and leveraging React and Next.js hosted on AWS infrastructure.

**Position sits in Des Moines and will work an onsite schedule**

As part of American Equity’s Early Talent Program, you’ll benefit from mentorship, professional development, and meaningful networking opportunities. Our cohort-based model fosters connection, collaboration, and broad exposure across the business, giving you a well-rounded foundation to start your career.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• 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.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• 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 Project management using Agile methodologies (preferably Scrum)

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Reports: None

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS:

Web Development or Cloud Certifications a plus.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• 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.

 

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This description covers the major purpose and essential functions of the job.  It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each task is to be performed.  Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work requested by their manager.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

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