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In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America's Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! Join our team to experience what it's like to work at "one of the best places to work in the metro Atlanta".

About this PositionJoin our dynamic technology organization as a Full-Stack Developer and play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications across both frontend and backend systems. You will apply advanced engineering techniques, modern frameworks, and secure coding standards to deliver scalable digital solutions used by multiple teams across the enterprise.
This position requires deep technical expertise in both API/backend services and frontend web application development. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead technical decisions, mentor peers, and ensure that applications are reliable, secure, and built to meet evolving business needs.
This role is hybrid in Duluth, GA.
The salary range for this role is $125k - $140k.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship, now or in the future.Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Application Engineering

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, Vue3, Vuetify, Pinia, Vite.
• Architect and build backend services and enterprise-grade RESTful APIs using Node.js/NestJS, Java/Spring Boot, and Python.
• Modernize legacy platforms by migrating SOAP services to REST APIs.
• Implement secure, scalable API layered architectures with well-defined separation of concerns.
• Build and maintain reusable components, libraries, and shared service frameworks used by multiple teams.
• Develop and optimize data access with IBM DB2, MongoDB, and Prisma ORM for type-safe schema and query design.

Systems Integration & Technical Analysis

• Integrate enterprise systems using IBM MQ for reliable, asynchronous messaging.
• Analyze complex system requirements, information flows, and integration points to deliver optimal technical solutions.
• Conduct research and collaborate with business partners to understand needs, define technical feasibility, and resolve system issues.
• Document logic flows, data structures, and application architecture using approved tools and standards.
• Ensure new development adheres to secure coding guidelines and complies with enterprise architectural standards.

Application Quality, Testing & Validation

• Create and execute comprehensive unit test plans for both frontend and backend code.
• Achieve and maintain minimum 85% code coverage using Vitest, Jest, Mocha,JUnit, pytest, and automated quality gates via SonarQube.
• Perform full regression testing for new functionality, enhancements, and system conversions.
• Use Postman/Insomnia, Supertest, and other tools to validate API functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure business test plans align with system requirements and produce accurate results.

DevOps Engineering & Delivery Enablement

• Develop CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Gradle to automate build, test, and deployment activities.
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure system reliability in production.
• Provide on-call support for production and lower environments as needed, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid issue resolution.

Project Delivery

• Lead and participate in system planning, technical design reviews, and project coordination with other IT teams.
• Estimate development efforts, create or update documentation, and ensure compliance with SDLC and Change Management policies.
• Communicate how proposed system changes impact business processes and other dependent systems.
• Manage multiple development assignments simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior developers and contractors, providing guidance on coding standards, testing practices, and system design.
• Conduct code reviews and support developers in writing clean, maintainable, testable code.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by leading technical discussions, working sessions, and knowledge-sharing.
• Coordinate closely with frontend teams, backend engineers, DevOps, UI/UX, security teams, and business stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, communicate technical decisions, and provide solution recommendations.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise explanations for non-technical audiences.
• Provide visibility into system enhancements, technical risks, and integration opportunities across the enterprise.
• Develop clear, well-structured documentation, diagrams, and communication artifacts for stakeholders and leadership.

Security, Compliance & Best Practices

• Implement secure coding practices aligned with OWASP guidelines, OAuth 2.0 standards, and enterprise security policy.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, dependency upgrades, and remediation activities to maintain application security.
• Ensure all development follows organizational policies, change controls, and compliance requirements.

Technical Expertise

Frontend:

• Vue3, Vuetify, Pinia, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Responsive UI development for desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Webpack, Rollup, Vite
• Chrome DevTools, BrowserStack, Figma

Backend & API:

• Node.js/NestJS, Java/Spring Boot, Python
• REST API design and SOAP-to-REST migration
• IBM DB2 (SQL, stored procedures), MongoDB
• Prisma ORM
• IBM MQ messaging

DevOps & Infrastructure:

• Jenkins, Gradle
• Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD automation
• Logging, monitoring, build pipelines

Testing & Quality:

• Vitest, Jest, Mocha
• JUnit, pytest
• Postman, Supertest
• SonarQube
• Strong understanding of testable code and dependency injection

Security:

• OAuth 2.0, JWT
• Secure coding standards, OWASP
• Vulnerability assessment and remediation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6-9 years of professional full-stack development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience contributing to or leading major system projects across multiple development disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal guidance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with enterprise API management platforms such as Apigee.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace.
• Test-Driven Development (TDD) experience.
• Relevant technical certifications (cloud, development, security).

Essential Skills

• Excellent communication skills-both technical and non-technical.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience collaborating in Agile teams with cross-functional roles.
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and guide architectural decisions.

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

YesOur Benefits:

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.