Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in Sicklerville, NJ

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with product owners, designers, and engineers (including contract and offshore developers) in an agile environment to deliver business outcomes.

• Build and support React + TypeScript user experiences and integrate them with enterprise services through a Node.js API tier and RESTful APIs.

• Design, implement, test, and document solutions using modern frontend patterns (component architecture, state management, accessibility) and API best practices (schema-first contracts, versioning, observability).

• Perform design and analysis for deliverables; lead larger team design sessions and contribute to systemlevel architecture decisions across front end, API, and cloud infrastructure.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the TypeScript/React + Node.js stack and mentor engineers on coding standards, testing strategy, and maintainable architecture.

• Recommend solutions that balance cost, business needs, performance, security, and platform impacts, including cloud and serverless design considerations.

• Utilize thirdparty frameworks, opensource libraries, and APIs to accelerate delivery and improve reliability of both UI and API implementations.

• Apply AIassisted engineering (e.g., AI copilots/IDEs) to speed up development tasks such as scaffolding, refactoring, test generation, documentation, and code review support-while ensuring human validation, security, and adherence to engineering standards.

• Stay current on frontend and Node ecosystem advances and rapidly learn new tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities to support the environment and deliverables.

• Assist with technical presentations and lead development meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related technical discipline) or equivalent practical experience.

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with strong handson development in TypeScript.

• Strong proficiency with React and modern frontend engineering practices (component design, hooks, state management patterns, performance optimization, and testing).

• Experience building and operating a Node.js API tier (RESTful services, integration patterns, authentication/authorization, and API documentation such as OpenAPI/Swagger).

• Knowledge of database concepts and data modeling (relational and/or NoSQL) and how to design data access patterns that support scalable APIs.

• Working understanding of cloud services (AWS and/or Azure) and common supporting tools used to deploy, monitor, and operate modern applications.

• Experience with build, test, and deployment tooling and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, source control, automated testing).

• Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift) and/or serverless patterns depending on platform needs.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and technical communication; able to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience with AIassisted development workflows (e.g., using AI tools for spec-driven development, code generation, test creation, and "docs as code"), with an emphasis on safe usage, review discipline, and measurable productivity improvements.

• Experience with real-time or event-driven patterns (WebSockets, streaming, messaging) and modern integration architectures.

• Cloud or platform certifications (AWS / Microsoft).

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments, including security and compliance considerations in UI/API delivery.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid-Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)

• Work outside of normal business hours may be required

• Occasional Travel <10%

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between$94,000 - $115,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023