Java Technical Manager Jobs in Omaha, NE (NOW HIRING)

Join Mutual of Omaha's Workplace Solutions team and help shape the future of claims technology for hundreds of thousands of members.  In this role you will work with an engineering team building and maintaining full-stack Java applications that support core business operations. This opportunity is on a collaborative, agile team that values curiosity and fast learners over a checklist of tools. If you're strong in Java and eager to grow, we want to talk to you.

You'll work primarily on the backend (Java/Spring), with regular exposure to the frontend (React), contributing across the full software life cycle from design through delivery and optimization. The team works in a SAFe/ART delivery model and runs three-week sprints rolling up into quarterly PI planning and is fully remote today with no relocation requirement.

What We Can Offer You

• Estimated Salary:
• Engineer I - $110,000 - $116,500 plus annual bonus opportunity
• Engineer II - $125,000 - $135,000 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
• 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

• Develop, maintain, test, and integrate applications and systems that support business operations
• Apply software engineering and test automation practices across the full software life cycle - from definition and development through maintenance and optimization
• Build applications, APIs, and data solutions that drive real business implementations
• Maintain a customer-focused, product mindset in developing the best possible end-user experience
• Develop automated test solutions to ensure high-quality code delivery; implement test automation processes and follow through on results
• Execute standards-based interface development for web-based applications and contribute to internal development standards
• Advocate for user-centered design across the organization
• Collaborate closely with business and technology partners throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including three-week sprints and quarterly PI planning
• Complete a live technical coding exercise as part of the interview process - a straightforward exercise designed to confirm fundamentals and learning ability

What You'll Bring

• Professionally solved challenges for full-stack application development and implementation over the last three or more years with:
• Java, Spring / Spring Boot, advanced experience in a JavaScript framework, SQL, Rest APIs, microservices
• Experience with React or comparable modern frontend framework
• Develops unit tests (JUnit/Spock) and uses version control
• Collaborative attitude and a willingness to work with team members
• Learning agility - learns quickly when facing new problems, is a versatile learner open to change and driven to pick up new tech through research and investigation
• Self-motivated, driven, and interested in innovating within an established stack
• Comfortable working in an agile team and collaborating closely with technical and non-technical partners

Preferred

• AWS experience -the team's stack trends toward AWS
• Kafka or other event-driven / messaging experience
• MuleSoft
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Why You'll Love It Here

This team gives engineers real ownership and a fast path to learning new tools and problem domains - the hiring manager's top priority is finding someone who is curious and picks things up quickly, not someone who already checks every box. You'll work alongside senior engineers who are invested in mentoring, in a remote-first environment that trusts you to do great work from wherever you are.

If you're ready to grow your Java and full-stack skills on a team that values agility, collaboration, and getting better every sprint, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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