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Sonsoft Inc

JAVA or J2EE fRONT eND Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

JAVA or J2EE Front End Developer (with experience on Java 1.6+, Spring, Hibernate, AngularJS, Web Services etc.) Job Location : Omaha, Nebraska (Omaha is a city in the state of Nebraska, on the ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java Developer

Omaha, NE

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

Preferred At least 4 years of experience in software development working with various technologies like Java 1.6+, Spring, Hibernate, angular JS, Web Services - SOAP and Restful, Junit, Servlet ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java Developer (Angualar.JS)

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

... like Java, JEE, Web Service, Spring MVC, Angular JS, Hibernate, Restful Or SOAP Web service ... with Pair Programming would be added advantage. At least 3 years of experience in software ...

Avance Consulting Services

Java / J2EE

Omaha, NE

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

It provides strategic business consulting, technology, engineering and outsourcing services to help ... Java / J2EE Location : Omaha, NE Duration : Full/Permanent Qualifications Basic: Bachelor's degree ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java/J2EE Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

At least 4 years of experience in software development working with various technologies like Java/ J2EE - Spring, Hibernate, POJO, angular JS, Java, JavaBeans, Servlet, Apache server, unix, WebLogic ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java Developers

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

At least 2 years of experience in software development working with various technologies like Java/ J2EE - Spring, Hibernate, POJO, angular JS, Java, JavaBeans, Servlet, Apache server, Unix, WebLogic ...

Cordova

Integrations Dev (Java)

Omaha, NE

$54.75 - $69.75/hr

The Opportunity Cordova is seeking a high-performing Senior Software Developer to lead the design ... NET Core, React, and Java/Gosu . * Database Management: Build, maintain, and monitor SQL databases ...

Sonsoft Inc

Java / J2EE Developer

Omaha, NE

$48.75 - $63.25/hr

At least 4 years of experience in software development working with various technologies like Java 1.6+, Spring, Hibernate, angular JS, Web Services - SOAP and Restful, Junit, Servlet, Eclipse ...

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Java Backend Developers working on large-scale enterprise applications often encounter challenges such as ensuring application scalability, managing complex codebases, and optimizing system performance under heavy loads. Collaborating across teams to integrate with front-end services and external APIs can require strong communication and problem-solving skills. Additionally, maintaining high code quality while delivering new features quickly often means balancing technical debt with innovation. Regular code reviews and adopting best practices in software architecture help address these challenges.

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A Java Backend Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs of web applications using the Java programming language. They ensure that data is properly stored, retrieved, and processed while integrating with the frontend systems. Java Backend Developers also work on optimizing application performance, implementing security measures, and collaborating with other developers to deliver robust software solutions.
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Senior Engineer (Java, APIs, AWS) - Remote

Senior Engineer (Java, APIs, AWS) - Remote

Mutual of Omaha

Omaha, NE • On-site, Remote

$120K - $145K/yr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Mutual Of Omaha rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 278 rated insurance

Job description

Senior Engineer (Java, APIs, AWS) - Remote

Apply now Job no: 504972
Work type: Full Time Regular
Location: Remote
Categories: Information Technology

Are you a Senior Level Full Stack Engineer ready to drive innovation and scale modernized systems and shape the future of our solutions? In this role, you'll develop integrations as part of our ongoing $500 million modernization efforts in Workplace Solutions, our fast-growing business to business division. Your expertise will drive integration development between on-prem and cloud technology for our Fortune 500 business. 

We work with a unique blend of homegrown and vendor applications, balancing legacy systems with exciting modernization efforts using Java, Spring Boot, Groovy, JavaScript, TKG, AWS, Mulesoft, and more. Ifyou'repassionate about influencing how we evolve our platforms and tackling complex challenges head-on creating high-performance systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking team,we'dlove to have you on board! 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: 

  • Estimated Salary Engineer III:$120,000 - $145,000, plus annual bonus.

  • Engineer II: $115,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.

  • 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match. 

  • Work-life balance with vacation, personaltimeand paid holidays. Seeourbenefits and perks pagefor details. 

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

  • Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and integration of modern applications and systems that enhance Group Financial Systems, aligning with Group Insurance line of business growth initiatives. 

  • Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions,develophigh-performance applications, APIs, and data solutions that drive technological advancement. 

  • Adapt to various roles, whether as an individual contributor, leader, teacher, or mentor, fostering a collaborative and versatile team environment. 

  • Build a deep understanding of businessobjectivesand challenges within Workplace Solutions,proactivelydelivering solutions that meet and exceed expectations. 

  • Continuously assess andoptimizeapplications,balancingperformanceand scalability to deliver impactful, sustainable results. 

  • Contribute towards the development, testing, maintenance, and integration of applications/systems.  

  • Build unit testing frameworks such as JUnit or Spock. 

  • Engage in technical efforts across the team, collaborating with team members and external vendors. 

  • Evaluate options and performance tradeoffs/benefits.  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

  • Backend Development:5 or moreyears' experienceincludingproficiencyin building scalable web applications using Java with Spring Boot and Groovywhiledesigning, implementing, andmaintainingRESTful APIs, including defining API contracts. 

  • Event-Driven Architecture:Experienced with event-based systems, particularly Kafka or RabbitMQ. 

  • Experience working with AWS cloud services, particularly containerized microservices or event-driven systems. 

  • Experience with Kafka or other distributed messaging/event streaming platforms. 

  • Experience integrating enterprise platforms using MuleSoft or similar integration technologies. 

  • Experience with MongoDB or enterprise databases. 

  • 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: 

  • AWS 

  • MuleSoft  

  • React 

  • MongoDB 

  • Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture.  

  • Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, CI/CD 

  • AI Agentic driven Software Development  

We value diverseexperience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

 

Why Join Us?
Here, your skills spark progress. You'll solve meaningful problems, collaborate with passionate teammates, and grow in a space where innovation is the norm-not the exception.

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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