Lead Software Engineer

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•$111,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a team using modern tools and development practices? In this role, you will help lead the re-platforming of WFG’s mission-critical systems. Our teams use spec-driven development and Kiro as an AI coding assistant —so engineers spend less time on boilerplate and more time on great design, reliability, and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Five years of Core Java or .NET experience.
Expertise in microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native patterns.
Strong understanding of RDBMS and NoSQL.
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading modernization/cloud transformation.
Experience with AI coding assistants is strongly preferred.
Experience with workflow engines (Appian) or telephony integrations (AWS Connect) is a plus.
Knowledge of financial services or compensation processing.
Experience with Sig sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead collaborative design, coding, testing, and documentation.
Use Kiro to accelerate prototypes, documentation, and design validation.
Own major solution architecture and guide cross-team technical decisions.
Define non-functional standards for reliability, security, and observability.
Mentor Senior and Intermediate engineers.
Partner with business owners to understand needs and define technical plans.
Lead pairing, design reviews, and architecture workshops.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs