Engineer (Java/Spring Boot, Kafka, Containerization) - Remote
Location: Remote
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 504122
Categories: Information Technology, Featured
Application Closes: Closes Aug 27, 2025
Join Mutual of Omaha as a Senior Full Stack Engineer in our Group Claims area, also known as Workplace Solutions. In this role, you'll work on critical applications, driving technical excellence through innovative solutions, robust integrations, and modernized systems. We're seeking an experienced engineer with strong backend skills, a passion for clean, high-performance code, and the ability to ensure systems are scalable and reliable.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications):
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Engineer II: $115,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
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Engineer III: $130,000 - $145,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
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401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
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Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
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Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend-heavy full-stack applications and systems using Java, Spring Boot, and modern engineering patterns.
- Build and enhance APIs for seamless system integration, ensuring high availability and performance through effective load testing, multi-threading, and memory management techniques.
- Apply dynamic coding practices, ensure clean code quality, and leverage version control and change management for consistency and reliability. Creating and working with automated tests.
- Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud-first development and containerized solutions, ensuring scalable, flexible, and future-ready systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives while mentoring team members and fostering knowledge-sharing.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- At least 8+ years of experience in full-stack application development, with a focus on backend technologies and microservices-based architectures.
- Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and advanced software engineering patterns. Experience with frontend development using React, Vue, or Angular.
- Intermediate-level SQL skills, including database design and query optimization.
- Experience with cloud-based development (AWS preferred) and scalable system design principles.
- Strong integration skills, including working with APIs, RESTful services, and vendor-supplied applications. Exposure to MuleSoft preferred.
- Experience with event-based integration patterns. Knowledge of using Apache Kafka in systems with brokers, producers, and consumers.
- 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.
PREFERRED:
- Familiarity with Groovy and a willingness to code in it.
- Experience with event-driven architecture and containerization technologies like Docker.
- Basic understanding of WebSphere, Tomcat, or equivalent application servers.
We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.
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