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We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.\nUltimately, weappreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providingtools and solutions that make it easier to get there.\nWho We Are\nWe believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.\nToday, we’repart of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’simportant to them.\nWe’reempowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.\nWhat We Do\nTransamerica is organized intothree distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprisedof life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long termcare, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.\nTransamerica employs nearly 7,000people. It’spart of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services groupservingapproximately 23.9 million customersworldwide.*For moreinformation, visit transamerica.com.\nJob Description Summary\nThe Specialist Software Engineer is focused on the design and development of web and cloud technologies to support an agile digital business. Helps define web and cloud strategies, grow capabilities, and develops enterprise-wide solutions by providing technology leadership, insight on new developments within the application solution space, and guidance in design, framework, and platform decisions.Job Description\nResponsibilities\nLead analysis and complex architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions; translate architectural guidance into detailed technical design.\nLead committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines.\nWork collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners in an agile environment.\nCode, test, identify, implement, and document solutions to business challenges utilizing web and cloud technologies.\nPerform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead large team design sessions.\nServe as a subject matter expert for a wide range of areas, applications, and technologies;\nRecommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts.\nUtilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions.\nLead web development staff, including contract and off-shore developers; may have supervisory responsibility over employees.\nLearn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables.\nPrepare presentations and lead development meetings.\n Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience\n6+ years in Software Engineering and DevOps Engineering with Strong experience with CI/CD platforms (Harness, Jenkins) including pipeline-as-code, shared templates, and reusable workflows\nProficiency in Python and Bash/Shell scripting for automation Deep AWS experience: ECS, EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, ASG, IAM\nExperience with Docker, container registries, and container orchestration\nExperience with Nexus/Artifactory repository management\nIaC proficiency (Terraform preferred)\nExperience with security scanning tools and remediation workflows\nDevelopment experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS) utilizing various Cloud services (e.g. EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Kinesis, IAM, AutoScaling, VMs, Event Hubs)\nExpertise in build and deployment tools - (Visual Studio, git, Github, Maven, Harness CICD, Jenkins, Nexus)\nFamiliarity with AI Development Tools and Development (E.g AgentCore, Strands, Kiro IDE)\nCore Java or.NET experience with expertise in coding platforms/frameworks (e.g. .NET/C#, JAVA, OOD, OOP, Functional Programming, Spring Framework, J2EE Development, OOP, Service Oriented Architecture, Dependency Injection, and Core Architecture)\nKnowledge of Database technologies (SqlServer, DynamoDB,etc)\nExpertise in integration and service frameworks (e.g. API Gateways, Apache Camel, Swagger API, microservices)\nKnowledge of Microservices and REST based API development (e.g. Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Entity Framework, IIS, Swagger, .NET API)\nExperience leveraging continuous integration/development tools (e.g. Harness, Jenkins, Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, and container automation) in a Ci/CD pipeline\nFamiliarity with modern frontend development frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js,\nASP.NET MVC, HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS, Ajax)\nAdvanced understanding of software development and research tools\nAttention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus\nAbility to work as part of a team and independently\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills\nTechnical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization\nProblem-solving and technical communication skills\nAbility to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines \nPreferred Qualifications\nExtensive Experience in CI/CD DevOps Technology Stack (Nexus, Harness CICD, Jenkins, Github, Bitbucket) and CICD Pipeline and Automation.\nTechnology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS)\nKnowledge of the financial services industry \n Working Conditions\nHybrid-Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)\nWork outside of normal business hours may be required\nMinimum Travel up to 10%\nThis 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.\nCompensation\nThe Salary for this position generally ranges between $131,000 - $165,000 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.\nAdditionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.\nApplicants 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.\nThis 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.\nWhat We Offer\nFor eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.\nCompensation Benefits\nCompetitive Pay\n\nBonus for Eligible Employees\n\nBenefits Package\nPension Plan\n\n401k Match\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nDisability Insurance\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nEmployee Discounts\n\nCareer Training & Development Opportunities\n\nHealth and Work/Life Balance Benefits\nPaid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.\n\nTen (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).\n\nBe Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars\n\nParental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nBack-Up Care Program\n\nPTO for Volunteer Hours\n\nEmployee Matching Gifts Program\n\nEmployee Resource Groups\n\nInclusion and Diversity Programs\n\nEmployee Recognition Program\n\nReferral Bonus Programs\n\nInclusion & Diversity\nWe believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.\nTo foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.\nGiving Back\nWe believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.\nTransamerica’s Parent Company\nAegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. 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