Full Stack Engineer (Java, APIs, AWS)

Summary

Mutual of Omaha is seeking a Senior Level Full Stack Engineer to support modernization efforts within its Workplace Solutions business. The role focuses on developing, testing, integrating, and optimizing modern applications, APIs, and data solutions across on-premises and cloud technologies, while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and integration of modern applications and systems that enhance Group Financial Systems, aligning with 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, 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

• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment
• 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
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico
• AWS
• MuleSoft
• React
• MongoDB
• Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture
• Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, CI/CD
• AI Agentic driven Software Development

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment
• 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
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico

Nice to Haves

• AWS
• MuleSoft
• React
• MongoDB
• Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture
• Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, CI/CD
• AI Agentic driven Software Development

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.