Specialist Software Engineering

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$135,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist Software Engineer designs, develops, and modernizes web and cloud-based solutions that support the organization's digital strategy. This role provides technical leadership, contributes to architecture and platform decisions, and delivers scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise solutions in an agile environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
Ten years of experience developing applications using Java or .NET technologies.
Strong experience designing and developing microservices and REST-based APIs.
Five years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.
Five years of experience with database design, development, and data modeling using relational and/or NoSQL technologies.
Five years of experience with integration frameworks, messaging platforms, and distributed systems.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing, and deployment processes.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies.
Experience with scripting and automation technologies.
Knowledge of software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns, and modern development practices.
Experience with the following technologies as applicable to the role: Programming Languages: Java, JEE, Spring Framework (Boot), JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL; Cloud Technologies: AWS, Cloud-Native & Microservices Architecture; Databases: PostgreSQL, RDBMS, Data Modeling, Query Optimization; Integration & Messaging Tools: REST APIs, Spring Integration, Apache Camel, JWT, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SSO, Okta; CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Harness, Docker, Kubernetes/ECS, Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization; Front-End Frameworks: Angular, AngularJS, TypeScript, Nodejs, NPM, NestJS, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Applications; AI & Developer Productivity Tools: GitHub Copilot, AWS Kiro, AI-Assisted Coding, Spec-Driven Development, AI-Based Test Generation, Prompt Engineering.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience leading enterprise application modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation initiatives.
Experience serving as a technical lead, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering best practices.
Experience with enterprise authentication and identity integration in customer-facing applications.
Experience adopting AI-assisted software development and developer productivity tools.
Relevant cloud, architecture, or platform certifications (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Java, or equivalent).
Experience in Insurance, Retirement, Wealth Management, Financial Services, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and modernize applications, including transformation of legacy systems into cloud-native solutions.
Lead architecture, technical design, and implementation of enterprise applications and services.
Own the technical roadmap, stability, performance, and continuous improvement of assigned systems.
Develop, test, implement, and support software solutions using approved technologies and development frameworks.
Lead production support activities, incident resolution, root cause analysis, and service reliability initiatives.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment processes, and infrastructure automation.
Collaborate with business partners, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Establish and promote development, architecture, and security best practices.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams and offshore/vendor resources.
Evaluate and recommend technology solutions considering business requirements, cost, scalability, security, and operational impact.
Prepare technical presentations and lead design reviews, architecture discussions, and development meetings.

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