Sr Software Engineer

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•$94,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to join a team using modern tools and development practices? In this role, you will help replatform WFG’s mission‑critical systems to deliver a unified, intuitive experience for our field agents and home‑office teams. Our engineering team uses spec‑driven development with 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.
Three years of Core Java or .NET experience.
Strong understanding of OOP, OOD, microservices, REST APIs.
Proficiency with RDBMS and NoSQL.
Experience with AWS or Azure.
Experience with CI/CD tools.
Strong communication and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing cloud-native services with AWS.
Knowledge of ETL, event-driven systems.
Experience with AI coding assistants.
Experience in financial services.
Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with development staff and business product owners in an Agile environment.
Code, test, identify, implement, and document modern cloud-native solutions.
Use Kiro to generate scaffolding, tests, documentation, and evaluate AI-generated code.
Perform design and analysis for complex deliverables.
Lead system-level architectural discussions.
Utilize modern cloud and API-driven frameworks.
Mentor Intermediate engineers and guide design reviews.
Participate in pairing, collaborative design, and architecture sessions.

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