Kemper is looking to modernize its mainframe applications within the Life Insurance Line of Business by migrating legacy systems to the AWS cloud.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software development, systems architecture, and solution design.
- Proven experience with AWS Mainframe Modernization (AWS M2), including tools like Micro Focus, BluAge, or AWS Migration Hub.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI for dashboards, data modeling, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.
- Working knowledge of Python, especially in automation or data processing contexts.
- Familiarity with Generative AI tools or platforms (e.g., Amazon Bedrock, OpenAI APIs, LangChain).
- Strong background in the AWS cloud stack is essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical implementation of AWS M2 for mainframe application modernization projects.
- Design and develop scalable, resilient architectures for migrating legacy systems to AWS cloud.
- Work closely with enterprise architects and stakeholders to define modernization strategies.
- Integrate and visualize business data using Power BI for analytics and reporting.
- Leverage Python for scripting, automation, and building GenAI-driven tools or prototypes.
- Apply GenAI capabilities to enhance automation, decision-making, or user experience within Life Insurance applications.
- Drive best practices in architecture, coding standards, and cloud DevOps within a regulated environment.
Other
- This is a strategic technical role requiring experience in mainframe modernization, cloud-native development, data visualization, and emerging technologies to support transformation initiatives in the Life Insurance domain.
- Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams across architecture, QA, DevOps, and business teams.
- Ensure security, compliance, and performance requirements are met throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum-based development environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
