Intermediate Software Engineer at Transamerica in Cedar Rapids, IA

Summary: Transamerica is a financial services company that focuses on helping individuals achieve financial freedom. In this role, the Intermediate Software Engineer will collaborate with development teams to re-platform mission-critical systems, utilizing modern tools and development practices to enhance the user experience for field agents and home-office teams. Responsibilities: - Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners in an agile environment - Code, test, identify, implement, and document solutions to business challenges utilizing web and cloud technologies. Use Kiro to generate scaffolding, tests, and documentation; learn to evaluate AI‑generated code - Perform design and analysis for deliverables - Support analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions - Utilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions - Learn and keep pace with the latest advances in the field and rapidly grasp new technologies to support the environment and contribute to project deliverables - Participate in pairing, code reviews, and collaborative design sessions Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience - One year of Core JAVA or .NET experience - Knowledge of coding platforms/frameworks (e.g. .NET/C#, JAVA, OOD, OOP, Functional Programming, Spring Framework, J2EE Development, OOP, Service Oriented Architecture, Dependency Injection, Core Architecture - Proficiency in database design techniques and philosophies (e.g. RDBMS, Document, NoSQL) - Understanding of core cloud services (e.g. AWS/Azure) such as EC2, ECS, S3, Kinesis, Lambda, etc - Experience with core development and continuous delivery tools (e.g. Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, Nexus, SQL Management Studio) - Knowledge of Microservices and REST based API development (e.g. Spring Boot, Swagger, .NET API 2, .NET API Core) - Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus - Analytical, problem-solving and time management skills - Good verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Working knowledge of cloud services (e.g. AWS, Microsoft) - Understanding of .Net for conversion - Understanding of data mappings and ETL - Knowledge of the financial services industry Required Skills: Core JAVA, .NET, Coding platforms/frameworks, Database design techniques, Core cloud services Important Skills: Microservices, REST APIs, Development tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical skills, Time management skills Benefits: Competitive Pay, Bonus for Eligible Employees, Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Discounts, Career Training & Development Opportunities, 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