Python Backend Developer Remote Jobs in Omaha, NE

Are you a 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 (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications) 
  
  • • Engineer I: $110,00 - $120,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
    • Engineer II: $130,000 - $149,000, 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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the end-to-end development, testing, and integration of modern applications and systems that enhance Group Insurance line of business growth initiatives.
• Facilitate brainstorming sessions to generate innovative solutions, develop high-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 business objectives and challenges within Workplace Solutions, proactively delivering solutions that meet and exceed expectations.
• Continuously assess and optimize applications, balancing performance, and scalability to deliver impactful and 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 more years' experience including proficiency in building scalable web applications using Java with Spring Boot and Groovy while designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful 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.
• Ability to work remotely with reliable high-speed internet access while residing in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Java with Spring Boot and Groovy
• AWS
• MuleSoft
• React
• MongoDB
• Kafka and Event-Driven Architecture.
• Docker, Kubernetes, Gradle, CI/CD
• AI Agentic driven Software Development

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.

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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