Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, "Essent") which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company, we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.

Title: IT Associate

Location: Winston Salem, NC

This is an individual contributor role that operates under supervision and is part of a 12 to 18-month training and development program. The program includes rotational experiences and formal mentorship, designed to provide a broad range of experiences across various facets of Information Technology (IT). Participants will gain exposure to different roles within IT departments, understand all disciplines, and be assigned a path for training and skill development. These disciplines are: 

• Front End Development (UIs, Workflow, API development, etc.)
• Back End Development (Services, Database, middleware, integrations, etc.)
• Data, Analytics and Machine Learning (Reporting, Database, Big data sources, ETL processes, machine learning)
• Change Management and Test Automation (Automated test structures, build and release automation, CI/CD pipeline management, version control, etc.)

As a dynamic and resourceful professional, we will rely on you to perform the following duties:

• Observe and learn from experienced IT team members.
• Perform assigned projects and responsibilities throughout the various information technology departments.
• Assist with and handle technical support issues that arise within your assigned rotational area.
• Under direction of your IT trainer, troubleshoot hardware and/or software issues.
• Aid team members and managers as needed.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of IT system modifications, development of new software programs or services and other pertinent changes.
• Acts in the place of an absent employee if necessary. Engages in assigned training projects to gain an understanding of the disciplines within the Information Technology Department and different job functions.
• Achieve required certifications.
• Actively participates in trainee development meetings and/or conferences.
• As the need arises, the candidate can be assigned to special or ongoing projects.
• Develop POCs (Proof of Concepts) and solutions utilizing Cloud principles and tools. Research and keep up to date on evolving technology, best practices and tools. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or related field.
• Some travel may be required (less than 20% of the time).
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, andMicrosoft applications such as Word and Outlook.
• Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Team player open to learning new skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven communication skills.Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Leadership and monitoring skills.
• Excellent project and management experience.
• Able to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to resolve conflicts.

Special Requirements:

• AWS Developer Training
• AWS Developer certification, as required by management.
• AWS Cloud Fundamentals training.
• Cloud GURU/Pluralsight training as required by management. 
• Foundational knowledge of Java programming and object-oriented concepts.
• Other training as required for the disciplines assigned to.
• Other certifications as required by management.

 Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company.  Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.