Transamerica

Specialist Software Engineering

Transamerica$135K — $160K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Ten years of application development experience with Java or .NET technologies.
  • Strong skills in microservices design and REST API development.
  • Five years of experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
  • Expertise in database design using relational and/or NoSQL technologies.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and deployment tools.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and modernize applications, converting legacy systems to cloud-native solutions.
  • Lead technical design and architecture for enterprise applications.
  • Manage the performance and continuous improvement of systems.
  • Develop and implement software solutions following development frameworks.
  • Conduct incident resolution and improve service reliability.
  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with set in-office days.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Involvement in innovative cloud and AI technology projects.
  • Work in a collaborative environment focusing on best practices in development.
Full Job Description
Job Family
IT - Development

Job Description Summary
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.

Job Description

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.


Qualifications
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
  • Work outside of normal business hours may be required
  • Moderate Travel 10 to 25%


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $135,000 - $160,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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