Senior Developer - BAW Specialist

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 seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Senior Developer with more than 10 years of expertise in software development, solution architecture, and system design. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical skills in IBM Business Automation Workflow (BAW) as a primary area of specialization, along with strong secondary skills in Java, exposure to Python, and an understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. Cloud proficiency, especially in the AWS stack, is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design, development, and deployment of solutions built using IBM BAW.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solution architecture and technical roadmap.
• Develop robust, scalable backend services primarily using Java.
• Leverage AWS cloud services (Lambda, S3, ECS, DynamoDB, etc.) to build secure and cloud-native applications.
• Provide technical leadership on automation and workflow optimization initiatives.
• Participate in the modernization of legacy systems using modern tech stacks and architectural best practices.
• Explore and integrate GenAI capabilities to drive intelligent process automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code; conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and recommend new tools, frameworks, or approaches.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in software development and architecture.
• Expertise in IBM BAW (Business Automation Workflow) – workflow design, solution integration, and deployment required.
• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring/Spring Boot) for backend development.
• Exposure to Python and Generative AI tools or platforms (e.g., OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, etc.).
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud stack and cloud-native development patterns.
• Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, microservices, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with business and technical stakeholders.
• IBM BAW certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior experience working on AI/ML-enabled workflow solutions.
• This position works onsite at the Kemper office

The range for this position is $111,900  to $186,700. 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 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.  

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