Penn Mutual

Staff Software Engineer

Penn Mutual$145K — $165K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in software development, delivering high-quality solutions.
  • Proficient in programming languages like Java and Python.
  • Experience with API frameworks and database systems (relational and NoSQL).
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and understanding of application architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of complex software systems.
  • Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into technical specs.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through guidance and code reviews.
  • Propose innovative solutions to enhance products and processes.
  • Architect software solutions ensuring performance and security.
  • Diagnose complex technical issues and ensure system stability.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentoring and leadership development.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry trends.
  • Involvement in setting best practices for software development.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for designing, delivering, and evolving complex software systems and applications that support Penn Mutual's business needs. Acts as a senior technical authority, responsible for technical standards, tooling, and delivery of outcomes across multiple systems or initiatives. Partners closely with product, architecture, and engineering leadership to translate business objectives into scalable, reliable, and secure technical solutions while driving execution from design through production.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, including mentoring, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Drive innovation and propose new solutions to improve processes, technologies, and product offerings.
  • Architect scalable and maintainable software solutions that meet performance, reliability, and security requirements.
  • Lead efforts to diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and evaluate their potential impact on our products and processes.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including technical and non-technical audiences, to convey technical concepts and decisions.


Additional Responsibilities
  • Participates in the discussion and documentation of best practices and standards for application development
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures
  • Remains current in profession and industry trends
  • Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements


Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java and Python.
  • Experience with API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot and database related frameworks).
  • Deep understanding of database systems relational and NoSQL, with experience in designing and optimizing database schemas or usage patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of application architecture and design patterns
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose/implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred:
  • Expert level of Java RESTful web-services development, Java Spring, Spring boot, NoSQL and relational databases, Maven
  • Proficient in AWS cloud native and server-less approach (ECS, Lambda, IAM, API Gateway, Step functions, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, SQS, SNS, Code Deploy, Parameter Store, Secrets Manager, CloudWatch, S3, Docker)
  • Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service concepts and tooling (Cloud Formation, Teraform, etc.), deployment automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, etc.)
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or Scrum.
  • Previous experience in leading or mentoring junior engineers.


Competencies:
  • Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers.
  • Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
  • Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies.
  • Communications: Excellent listening, speaking, writing, and comprehension skills.
  • Technical Leadership: Provides clear technical direction, sets engineering standards, and drives alignment across teams through expertise, influence, and leadership execution .
  • Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly.
  • Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support to the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions.
  • Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others.


Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Base Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000

About Penn Mutual

The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company. The Company offers life insurance, annuities and investment products. The Company's segments include Individual Life Insurance, Annuities, and Other. The Company's Individual Life Insurance segment includes individual whole life insurance and individual term life insurance. The Company's Annuities segment includes fixed and variable annuities. The Company's Other segment includes mutual funds and investment advisory services. The Company provides its services to individuals and small businesses through a national network of financial professionals. The Company's subsidiaries include Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. (HTK), which is a securities broker-dealer, and Vantis Life Insurance Company (Vantis), which is a life insurance company. The Company's products and services are distributed through a network of financial professionals.
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3,000 employees
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Founded
1847

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