Title: Senior Developer - AWS M2/MicroFocus locations St. Louis, Missouri Dallas, Texas Downers Grove, Illinois time type Full time job requisition id R-25-0032925 Location(s) Dallas, Texas, Downers Grove, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Developer with over 10 years of experience in software development, architecture, and solution design to join our Life Insurance Line of Business (LOB). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS Mainframe Modernization (AWS M2) or experience with Microfocus, strong secondary skills in Power BI, and exposure to Python and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. A strong background in the AWS cloud stack is essential. This is a strategic technical role requiring experience in mainframe modernization, cloud-native development, data visualization, and emerging technologies to support initiatives in the Life Insurance domain. Position Responsibilities: - Support and enhance applications hosted on AWS and Micro Focus (M2) platforms - Deliver application enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements - Work closely with Enterprise Architects, Infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders - Manage integrations across systems (e.g., email, print, APIs, third-party platforms) - Monitor applications using Splunk and troubleshoot issues proactively - Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards - Ensure system reliability, data accuracy, and operational continuity - Participate in disaster recovery, compliance, and governance activities Position Qualifications: - 10+ years of experience in application development/support. - Proven experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization (AWS M2), including tools like Micro Focus, BluAge, or AWS Migration Hub. - Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, basic cloud services) - Working knowledge of Python, especially in automation or data processing contexts. - Experience with legacy systems (COBOL / Micro Focus / mainframe modernization) or willingness to learn. - Experience working with system integrations (APIs, batch processes, etc.) - Familiarity with Splunk (or similar monitoring tools) - Experience with Power BI (or similar reporting tools) - Strong problem-solving and communication skills - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or the equivalent in related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization (M2) - Knowledge of Life insurance domain (policy, claims, etc.) - Exposure to event-driven or enterprise system architecture - Experience working with vendors or managed service partners - AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect) preferred. - This position works at the Kemper office preferred but we can consider remote only working from a US based home location. The base range for this position is $89,000 to $148,100. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, equity, and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.) Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.

Role Description As a Software Engineer I, you will participate in the complete software development lifecycle—from design and architecture to system integration, usability, and delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow engineers, product owners, and management to deliver high-quality, scalable SaaS solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. This role emphasizes hands-on development, performance tuning, testing, and production support, while also adhering to best practices in security, privacy, and compliance. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions - Design, develop, test, and deliver new features and software applications. - Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural designs and improvement proposals. - Analyze and tune application performance; proactively identify and address scalability and reliability risks. - Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high-quality standards across the codebase. - Support release management to ensure smooth deployment and maintenance of production systems. - Investigate, debug, and resolve escalated production issues. - Write unit tests and contribute to automated testing strategies. - Design and implement logging, error-handling patterns, and performance monitoring dashboards. - Identify and optimize slow-performing SQL queries and system bottlenecks. - Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed. - Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations related to security, privacy, accessibility, and ethical AI use. Additional Duties - Support QA and client services teams as needed. - Assist other team members and other development teams as needed. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure. - Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex technical issues. - Proactive contributor and effective team player. - Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a commitment to excellence. - Capable of independent decision-making and task ownership. - Must be able to see clearly with or without corrective lenses and hear clearly with or without aids. - Must be able to use hands, fingers, and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard and other office equipment, regularly. - Must be able to proficiently speak, read, and write in English. - Willing to travel occasionally as required. Requirements - Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience. - Preferred: Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience. - Experience: A minimum of One (1) year of experience as a Software Engineer. - Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle and electronic claims processing a plus. Information Security and Data Protection The SSI Security-First Mindset is comprised of five pillars and universally applicable to all employees, regardless of position description, assigned duties and responsibilities. - Pillar 1: Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce secure operational processes, procedures, and routines. - Pillar 2: Accountability: Take an active role in protecting company assets and system & data resources. - Pillar 3: Awareness: Recognize, report, and take action to resolve security risks. - Pillar 4: Preparedness: Develop, implement, test, and improve backup plans for operational processes, procedures, and routines. - Pillar 5: Collaboration: Communicate, share, and promote your Security-First Mindset at every opportunity. Benefits - Competitive salaries. - Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life/AD&D, LTD, vision. - 401(k) matching. - Paid vacation. - Tuition reimbursement.

• Technical Leadership & Enterprise Solution Design • Lead architecture, design, and delivery of highly complex Appian BPM and Case Management solutions • Design end-to-end business process models, case flows, SLAs, audit trails, and exception handling • Establish and enforce Appian standards, frameworks, design patterns, and best practices • Review designs and code to ensure performance, scalability, security, and reusability • Drive optimization, refactoring, and modularization of Appian applications

Role Description VAM Systems is currently looking for a Senior IBM Middleware Developer (Offshore - Work From Home) for our Bahrain operations with the following skillsets and terms & conditions: - Design, develop, and maintain middleware solutions using IBM Integration technologies. - Integrate core banking systems with digital channels or external APIs via APIs and messaging platforms. - Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of middleware components. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather integration requirements. - Develop and maintain microservices architecture for seamless system communication. - Monitor and troubleshoot middleware performance and availability, ensuring secure development practices. - Implement CI/CD pipelines for middleware deployment and updates. - Document integration flows, technical specifications, and support procedures. Qualifications - BE Computer Science and Engineering - 7 - 10 years of experience - IBM Certified Developer – API Connect & App Connect Enterprise Requirements - Knowledge of API Management - Knowledge of Microservices - Knowledge of integration platforms / App Connect enterprise - Knowledge of integrating with core banking and digital channels and external services - Knowledge of message queuing systems (e.g., IBM MQ, Kafka) - Ability to design and implement RESTful APIs - Understanding of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) - Troubleshooting and performance tuning of middleware solutions Terms and Conditions - Joining time frame: (15 - 30 days)