Senior Software Engineer

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

20d•$94,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and supports modern web applications using TypeScript, React, and a Node.js API tier deployed on cloud platforms. This role provides hands‑on technical leadership across the full SDLC—helping teams deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions—while leveraging AI‑assisted engineering tools to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and strengthen consistency in implementation and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related technical discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong hands‑on development in TypeScript.
Strong proficiency with React and modern front‑end engineering practices (component design, hooks, state management patterns, performance optimization, and testing).
Experience building and operating a Node.js API tier (RESTful services, integration patterns, authentication/authorization, and API documentation such as OpenAPI/Swagger).
Knowledge of database concepts and data modeling (relational and/or NoSQL) and how to design data access patterns that support scalable APIs.
Working understanding of cloud services (AWS and/or Azure) and common supporting tools used to deploy, monitor, and operate modern applications.
Experience with build, test, and deployment tooling and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing).
Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift) and/or serverless patterns depending on platform needs.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical communication; able to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with AI‑assisted development workflows (e.g., using AI tools for spec-driven development, code generation, test creation, and “docs as code”), with an emphasis on safe usage, review discipline, and measurable productivity improvements.
Experience with real-time or event-driven patterns (WebSockets, streaming, messaging) and modern integration architectures.
Cloud or platform certifications (AWS / Microsoft).
Experience in financial services or regulated environments, including security and compliance considerations in UI/API delivery.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with product owners, designers, and engineers (including contract and offshore developers) in an agile environment to deliver business outcomes.
Build and support React + TypeScript user experiences and integrate them with enterprise services through a Node.js API tier and RESTful APIs.
Design, implement, test, and document solutions using modern front‑end patterns (component architecture, state management, accessibility) and API best practices (schema-first contracts, versioning, observability).
Perform design and analysis for deliverables; lead larger team design sessions and contribute to system‑level architecture decisions across front end, API, and cloud infrastructure.
Serve as a subject matter expert for the TypeScript/React + Node.js stack and mentor engineers on coding standards, testing strategy, and maintainable architecture.
Recommend solutions that balance cost, business needs, performance, security, and platform impacts, including cloud and serverless design considerations.
Utilize third‑party frameworks, open‑source libraries, and APIs to accelerate delivery and improve reliability of both UI and API implementations.
Apply AI‑assisted engineering (e.g., AI copilots/IDEs) to speed up development tasks such as scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, documentation, and code review support—while ensuring human validation, security, and adherence to engineering standards.
Stay current on front‑end and Node ecosystem advances and rapidly learn new tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities to support the environment and deliverables.
Assist with technical presentations and lead development meetings as needed.

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