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Software Engineer

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Allentown, PA

We are looking for software developers with intermediate levels of experience, and who are looking to grow in the internet technology and software industry in a fast-growing insurance technology company.

We build advanced software and internet applications that tie complicated multi-platform back-end systems to leading-edge, innovative, front-end web software technology. We embrace the newest technologies, and software paradigms, and place extreme emphasis on both software architecture and client usability. This effort leads to the building of innovative technology, not only in our industry but in the overall IT industry. Considered individuals are software developers with low to intermediate experience, but with an extreme intelligence, aptitude to learn, and drive to innovate. Individuals should be hardworking, with a proven track record of having excelled. Only the highest-level individuals will be considered for this unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn advanced technical skills by attending in-house and external courses and reading relevant books and articles
  • Work with the team to conceive, develop, deploy, and maintain solutions to meet business and technical requirements
  • Application development
  • Unit testing 
  • Performing other related duties

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree 
  • Programming experience in any Object-Oriented Programming Language (i.e., C++, C#, Java/J2EE, Microsoft.NET, etc.)
  • Knowledge of design patterns
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to comprehend complex programming and data structures
  • Team-player, self-motivated, and eager to learn, must be able to work and contribute to a group 
  • Strong passion to learning new technologies
  • Motivated and creative problem solvers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Candidates with a valid work permit are preferred
  • We are looking for candidates with 2 to 5 years of experience in Software Engineering

Benefits 

  • Employee Health and Supplemental Insurance premiums paid 100% by the company*
  • Employee option for Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
  • Competitive 401K Plan with company match 
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan 
  • 8 paid pre-determined calendar holidays 

How Ideal Concepts Supports Your Success

  • As a growing company, Ideal Concepts will foster your individual professional development through training, mentorship, and continuous leadership development
  • Being promoted here is based on your work performance, goal achievement, and leadership capabilities, meaning every employee has the same opportunity, regardless of tenure or title, to grow in their career! 
  • You will work in a team atmosphere with motivated, passionate, and career-driven individuals just like yourself
  • You will be a part of the collaborative environment that encourages problem-solvers and outside-the-box thinkers to find solutions and achieve excellence
  • IT supported onboarding with company equipment, technologies, and programs to ensure success in your position

Who We Are 

Ideal Concepts, Inc. has impacted the insurance industry for over 20 years by simplifying the sales of insurance products from carrier to agent through cutting-edge technology. Through this effort, we stand by our mission to provide flawless solutions with remarkable service to every client. Today, Ideal Concepts is established with over 100 carrier partners in 50 states selling Health, Medicare, Life and Property & Casualty as well as a suite of supplemental insurance products. 

As an employee of Ideal Concepts, Inc. you will enter a growing and changing environment that is motivated and shaped by our core values of integrity, ingenuity, tenacity, mastery, and simplicity. Ideal Concepts, Inc. has been recognized for its prestigious growth many times, including 6 consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America and 4 consecutive years on the local accolade of Lehigh Valley Business Fastest Growing Companies. 

As part of taking care of our employees, Ideal Concepts provides an excellent benefits package that will take care of you inside and outside the workplace. Beyond the opportunity to prosper in your career, Ideal Concepts will cover 100% of your premium for major medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance - this allows you to take care of yourself and your family without worrying about increasing healthcare costs. You will also have access to a competitive 401k program where the company matches a portion of your employee contributions. Additionally, you can enjoy your time off without having to accrue a balance. 

*Supplemental benefits such as Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Life insurance are subject to stare availability and will only be provided if available in your state of residence. 

Ideal Concepts, Inc. / InsureMe, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

We will soon return to our offices, at which time, we will utilize a hybrid work schedule with regular required work from the office and moderate flexibility to work from home. 

 

Employee benefits Benefits

Employee Health Insurance

Covered

Employee Supplemental

Insurance Covered

Company 401k

Matching

15 PTO days

To Start

Four Company-Wide

Family Events

Individual Team-Building

Outings

Monthly Birthday

Potluck Lunches

About the team

The Software Engineering team is at the heart of the “technology” portion of the business. Our software engineers help in scaling the sales and marketing operations, which allows the company to grow while also keeping operational costs low to remain competitive in the industry. They develop and maintain the insurance sales technology created at Ideal Concepts, including SalesRadix and iWebQuotes.com.

Currently, the Software Engineering team dedicates hundreds of hours per week maintaining and updating said platforms. This includes planning both short and long-term engineering projects, maintaining all current internal tool, consulting with various Ideal Concepts teams to develop new features to improve our current technology, and working closely with federal and state exchanges to integrate our technology.

Life at Ideal Concepts

Working at Ideal Concepts is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to grow your career! Your voice will always be heard, and your accomplishments are recognized. Join our award-winning company to take your career and passion to the next level.

Life in the Lehigh Valley

Whether you’re interested in a lively downtown city lifestyle or quaint country living, the Lehigh Valley has something for you! The Valley is comprised of three historic and thriving cities: Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. In addition, an abundance of picturesque towns brings the population to about 850,000 people in the metro area.

Ideal Concepts is centrally located in recently revitalized downtown Allentown, an hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City.

  • Over 30 highly ranked private and public high schools
  • 13+ prestigious colleges and universities
  • Four nationally recognized hospital systems
  • 15 non-stop destinations out of Lehigh Valley International Airport
  • Home to hundreds of unique festivals, exciting restaurants and bars, concert venues, museums, historic sites, outdoor adventures, and two Philadelphia minor league sports teams

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