Who we are:  

ManhattanLife Insurance and Annuity Company was founded in 1850, the Company’s longevity makes it one of the oldest and most reliable health and life insurance companies in the country. Operating successfully for 175 years is a testimony to ManhattanLife’s enduring history, and an indicator of the reliability of our future. ManhattanLife’s headquarters are in Houston, TX and the company is continually growing with multiple office locations nation-wide. ManhattanLife offers attractive employee benefits starting day one, including immediate coverage under our health, dental and vision plans. We offer flexible schedules, including shortened hours on Fridays, free parking, company-wide events, professional development (LOMA testing) and a company-wide wellness program.

Scope and Purpose:

We are looking for a Junior Web Developer to join our team and contribute to the creation of high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about coding, eager to learn, and thrives in a collaborative environment. As well as enjoying to share knowledge, valuing clean maintainable code, and remaining committed to continuous improvement within a supportive team setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to ensure project goals and deadlines are met. 
• Write clean, well-organized code that follows established standards and best practices. 
• Contribute to documentation of technical processes, product features, and system architecture. 
• Assist in testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining software and databases to ensure high performance. 
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle while growing technical skills. 
• Adhere to modern development methodologies and industry best practices. 
• Support the development and deployment of new features as required. 
• Learn and apply Agile development principles under the guidance of senior team members.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• At least 3 years of experience in programming or information technology (academic, freelance, or professional experience will be considered). 
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: PHP, Symfony 6 (or similar frameworks such as Laravel), and familiarity with Azure DevOps. 
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies including HTML 5, CSS, Sass, JavaScript and Stimulus framework. 
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservice-based architecture. 
• Working knowledge of SQL, with a preference for MySQL databases. 
• Understanding of modern software design patterns and architectural principles. 
• Awareness of web application security best practices. 
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning new tools, frameworks, and technologies. 

Travel Requirements:

This position may require light travel within a ten-mile radius from one office location to another as needed.  

Professional Development:

• Establish annual objectives for professional growth.
• Keep pace with developments in the discipline.
• Learn and apply technologies that support professional and personal growth.
• Participate in the evaluation process.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The position may require lifting, pulling or moving items weighing upwards of 10 pounds as it relates to office or desk supplies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment.