Java Systems Analyst

  We provide auto and property insurance. What does that mean? It means that caring is our top priority. Our insurance provides peace of mind. Our employees work in meaningful positions that help people directly. Kemper employees like to help each other too. We are looking for candidates who want a job that matters.At Kemper, a Unitrin Business, we care. View this job and all our current open positions at:   http://www.ekemper.com/jobs/index.php        Position Title: IT Systems Analyst  Working Location:  Jacksonville, FloridaEmployment Status:  Full Time/Regular Travel Required: None   Shift:  Days Compensation:  Competitive  Benefits:  Medical Insurance - HMO or PPO, Dental, Life, Holiday pay, Paid Time Off, 401k, and more.    Job Description:Opportunity to work in a fast-paced web development environment on interfaces and other components of company related insurance systems. To Apply:Email your resume to: akotula@eKemper.com  Experience Required:  * Six to seven years of experience in IT system development.* At least three years experience developing Java / J2EE applications.*Proven experience in developing enterprise level projects involving cross departmental teams. * Experience with or exposure to most of the following technologies: Eclipse, Struts, JSP, JavaScript, JDBC, CSS, HTML, AJAX, JSF, EJB, Messaging, Web Services, XML, and SQL.* Experience working in a high-paced environment, managing multiple project assignments.* Preferred but not required: Rational Application Developer, WS-*, CA Harvest, ANT, Drupal, PHP, IBM DB2 UDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 10g, Sonic MQ, and JiBX.*Positive and effective verbal and written communication skills to business customers, technical staff, and management. *Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information in one-on-one settings and in meetings.**Insurance or financial services experience a plus. Education:  Education or work experience equivalent to a two year degree in an Information Technology related discipline.  At Kemper, a Unitrin Business, we are committed to building and maintaining an organization that understands and values diversity at all levels. Our philosophy is that a diverse workforce enriches the workplace and leads to greater creativity, improved leadership, and a more fulfilling experience for all employees.We support a culture of open communication, initiative, and inclusion. We embrace our differences and strive to be an organization that continues to value, respect, and maximize the potential of all employees regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, physical ability and other differences that make us unique.EEO-M/F/H/V