[Remote] Full Stack Engineer I/II (Java, APIs, AWS)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mutual of Omaha is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to support modernization initiatives within its Workplace Solutions business. The role focuses on developing, testing, integrating, and optimizing high-performance applications, APIs, data solutions, and cloud-based systems using Java, AWS, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and integration of modern applications and systems that enhance Group Insurance line of business growth initiatives
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions, develop high-performance applications, APIs, and data solutions that drive technological advancement
• Adapt to various roles, whether as an individual contributor, leader, teacher, or mentor, fostering a collaborative and versatile team environment
• Build a deep understanding of business objectives and challenges within Workplace Solutions, proactively delivering solutions that meet and exceed expectations
• Continuously assess and optimize applications, balancing performance, and scalability to deliver impactful and sustainable results
• Contribute towards the development, testing, maintenance, and integration of applications/systems
• Build unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or Spock
• Engage in technical efforts across the team, collaborating with team members and external vendors
• Evaluate options and performance tradeoffs/benefits

Skills

• Backend Development: 5 or more years' experience including proficiency in building scalable web applications using Java with Spring Boot and Groovy while designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs, including defining API contracts
• Event-Driven Architecture: Experienced with event-based systems, particularly Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience working with AWS cloud services, particularly containerized microservices or event-driven systems
• Experience with Kafka or other distributed messaging/event streaming platforms
• Experience integrating enterprise platforms using MuleSoft or similar integration technologies
• Experience with MongoDB or enterprise databases
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do
• Ability to work remotely with reliable high-speed internet access while residing in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment
• Java with Spring Boot and Groovy
• AWS
• MuleSoft
• React
• MongoDB
• Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture
• Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, CI/CD
• AI Agentic driven Software Development

Benefits

• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match
• Vacation, personal time and paid holidays
• This role is classified as remote

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