Senior Software Engineer

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

10d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, implements, and supports enterprise application solutions that meet business and customer needs. This role partners with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions while providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of experience developing software applications using [Primary Programming Language/Platform].
Strong understanding of software development principles, object-oriented design, and application architecture.
Two years of experience with database design, development, and data modeling concepts.
Experience developing, supporting, and integrating enterprise applications.
Experience working with APIs, service-oriented architectures, and system integrations.
Experience utilizing cloud technologies and modern development platforms.
Familiarity with source control, automated testing, deployment automation, and CI/CD practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or contributing to application modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
Experience working with enterprise authentication and authorization solutions in large-scale customer-facing applications.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted software engineering tools and modern development practices.
Relevant technology certifications (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Java, or equivalent).
Experience within Insurance, Retirement, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners in an agile environment.
Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and services.
Participate in technical analysis, solution design, and system architecture discussions.
Contribute to design reviews and provide recommendations for complex technical challenges.
Evaluate solution options considering business requirements, scalability, security, performance, and cost.
Develop and support integrations, APIs, and distributed application architectures.
Partner with internal and external resources, including vendors and offshore teams, to deliver project objectives.
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
Support production applications, troubleshoot issues, and participate in problem resolution efforts.
Present technical concepts and project updates to technical and non-technical audiences.

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
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