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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Developer II - **Company:** The Western & Southern Life Insurance Company - **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Applications, Business Software, Spreadsheets, Computer Programming, Computer Terminals, Programming Tools, Text Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5822391694 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree Or commensurate selection criteria experience. - Required * Proven programming experience (e.g., research, design, gathering requirements, working with business units, developing programs, testing, documentation, production support). Cite examples demonstrating this experience. - Required * Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team. Provide examples of motivating co-workers in difficult situations. - Required * Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts, and providing effective solutions. Cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives. - * Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills; occasionally conveys information to internal and external customers in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. - * Proven examples of working under multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Cite examples of successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction. - * Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format, demonstrating use of the English language to include exemplary knowledge, in verbal and written format, of the elements of grammar, punctuation, diction and spelling proficiency. - * Continually performs an activity such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned. - * Proficient in specific programming languages required by the individual business unit. - * Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications. - ## Description Produces or modifies computer programs of all sizes and complexity. Performs programming duties at the systems level, ensuring all program development is appropriate, including front-end research and definition. Develops an understanding of assignments including the business application, in order to either assist in making solution-oriented recommendations or advising on program/systems-related problems. Works with some supervision and is responsible for making a minimal range of decisions, escalating to Manager when appropriate and updating Manager on a regular basis. What you will do: * Researches, designs, defines, develops, tests, documents and implements new computer applications or changes to existing applications following Western & Southern Financial Group (W&SFG) standards. * Installs software packages and/or personal computer software. * Assures that hardware and software operate efficiently. * Utilizes programming tools effectively to ensure accuracy and enhance productivity. * Assembles and analyzes data relating to processing problems, soliciting help as needed from IT and business unit associates. * Consults and/or advises business unit associates by written and/or oral communication on inquiries concerning existing or proposed systems. * Participates in committee meetings on developmental projects, large-scale improvement projects and internal IT technical committees. May chair committees and/or subcommittees. * Provides training to other programming staff or business unit associates on technical topics or systems definition. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Complies with all policies and standards., * Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings. * Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis. * Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned. * Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis. * Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions * Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work. * Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [A beginner’s guide to modern natural language processing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/858-a-beginner-s-guide-to-modern-natural-language-processing) - [You’re a great coder? 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