Software Engineer II - React/C#/AWS

Unum • Portland, ME

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About The Position

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers. We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo. Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us. General Summary: Unum is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and configure high‑quality software solutions using C#/.NET and AWS. In this role, you’ll work independently within an agile team to deliver scalable, reliable applications that support key business objectives. You’ll contribute to solution design, participate in feature estimation, and ensure strong engineering standards through unit testing and continuous integration. As a Software Engineer II, you'll also have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, influence technical decisions, and play a hands‑on role in delivering meaningful business value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software development, specifically strong skills in REACT, C#, and AWS
• Experience working in an agile team environment
• Demonstrated ability with creating and maintaining documentation including but not limited to architecture, design, troubleshooting, setup, etc
• Clearly demonstrates analytical ability and critical thinking skills
• Takes a logical, analytical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail
• Able to solve complex technical problems and drive system optimizations
• Demonstrates strong focus on quality delivery and delighting customers; holds self to high standards of delivery
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and more broadly with people from a variety of backgrounds and areas across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, design, implement, and maintain new and existing software features using C#/.NET, React, and AWS
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Business Analysts, and UX designers to ensure software aligns with business requirements and user expectations.
• Develop, code, configure, and document software deliverables following industry standards.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, sprint retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies to drive team improvement.
• Ensure software quality through manual and automated testing and by using continuous integration techniques.
• Provide daily updates on progress during standups and address any issues blocking progress.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects and collaborate with Test Engineers to validate software meets quality standards.
• Manage the transition of software features to production, ensuring performance and release standards are met.
• Automate testing processes to maintain high-quality application delivery and efficient regression testing.
• Continuously seek ways to improve the customer experience and ensure alignment with company architecture.

Benefits

• onsite fitness facilities
• generous paid time off
• employee professional development programs
• healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
• insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
• performance-based incentive plans
• paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level