Contract Software Developer Remote Jobs in Omaha, NE

At Mutual of Omaha, we're modernizing critical applications that support our Special Risk business and building the next generation of cloud enabled platforms, integrations, and data solutions. Our Health & Annuities organization is investing in modern engineering practices, cloud transformation, and scalable application architecture to support long term growth and operational excellence. If you're an experienced engineer who enjoys modernizing legacy systems, leading technical direction, and helping shape the future state of enterprise platforms, this is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary: $140,000 - $155,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Opportunity to lead modernization initiatives with high visibility across the business and technology organization.

 Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

This role is classified as remote; however, periodic in-person attendance will be required at times for activities such as quarterly or project planning, training, or other business-critical meetings.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Help define and execute the modernization roadmap for legacy applications supporting the Special Risk business.
• Lead efforts to migrate applications and services to cloud-based platforms including AWS and Kubernetes/TKG environments.
• Design, build, and enhance modern applications replacing legacy Java systems, Microsoft Access databases, and spreadsheet-driven processes.
• Develop and support integrations, APIs, backend services, and file-processing workflows supporting claims and reporting operations.
• Partner with architects, BI teams, and data engineers to support future-state cloud data and reporting solutions.
• Create and manage GitHub repositories, CI/CD workflows, and engineering standards as systems transition into new environments.
• Support vulnerability remediation, application hardening, and modernization of legacy infrastructure components.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical leadership across modernization initiatives.
• Participate in solution design, backlog refinement, technical planning, and modernization strategy discussions.
• Contribute hands-on engineering work including coding, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with strong full stack application development skills.
• Experience leading or contributing to application modernization or legacy transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience with cloud technologies including AWS, Kubernetes, TKG, or similar cloud platforms.
• Experience working with Java-based applications and enterprise application architecture.
• Experience designing integrations, APIs, and data-driven workflows.
• Strong understanding of GitHub, source control management, and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience evaluating and addressing technical debt, vulnerabilities, and modernization challenges.
• Ability to mentor engineers and provide technical guidance within Agile engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Snowflake, cloud data platforms, or enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Experience with ETL processes, file-based integrations, or enterprise data workflows.
• Experience with Vue.js (Vue 2 or Vue 3).
• Experience supporting vendor-based enterprise applications.
• Insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, vulnerability remediation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience collaborating with enterprise architects and cross-functional modernization teams.

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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