Business Programmer II - C#/.NET proficiency required

Unum; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Vision

Dental

Short & Long-Term Disability

PTO including paid time to volunteer

Job summary

Unum is seeking a skilled programmer to join our Documentation Management team as a Business Programmer II. The role focuses on C# and .NET, RESTful APIs, and modern development practices to keep our systems efficient and reliable.

You will work within an agile environment to design, code, test, and document software solutions. The position emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and ongoing learning while contributing to critical business processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience.
• 4+ years of business or financial analysis, management reporting, or related work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex applications.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Maintain and modify existing programs; make approved changes.
• Develop simple applications utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Test and develop programming modifications.
• Write and maintain programming documentation.
• Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part.
• Analyze performance of programs and take actions to correct deficiencies based on consultations with users and approval of supervisor.
• Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs.

Skills

C# & .NET

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

Front-end JS/TS/Blazor/React

Git

Microservices

Cloud & DevOps (Azure/AWS)

Docker & Kubernetes

Windows Server / IIS

Linux scripting

PDF/JPEG/AFP processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Entity Framework

GitHub/GitLab/Azure DevOps

Job description

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes:
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans. And that’s just the beginning…

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers.

Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team.

General Summary

Are you a talented programmer with a knack for C# and .NET? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact? If so, Unum has an exciting opportunity for you! Unum is a leader in the insurance industry, dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our Documentation Management team plays a crucial role in ensuring our systems run smoothly and efficiently, and we're looking for a skilled Business Programmer II to join us.

What You'll Do

• Design, code, test, and troubleshoot programs using the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Maintain and modify existing programs, implementing approved changes.
• Develop simple applications utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Test and develop programming modifications to enhance functionality.
• Write new program code following prescribed specifications.
• Write and maintain programming documentation to ensure clarity and consistency.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience is required.
• 4+ years' experience of business or financial analysis, management reporting, or related work experience is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Required Qualifications

• Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in C# and the .NET ecosystem (.NET Core, .NET Framework, ASP.NET). Experience working with SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) for database development, optimization, and queries. Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation and DevOps tasks. Familiarity with Entity Framework or other ORM frameworks.
• Web Development & APIs: Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and Web APIs (ASP.NET Web API, Minimal APIs, or gRPC). Knowledge of frontend technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Blazor, or React is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git for version control (GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and Message Queue Systems (RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, etc.) is a plus.
• Cloud & DevOps (Preferred): Experience with Azure or AWS for hosting, CI/CD, and cloud-based services. Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized applications. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Operating Systems & Infrastructure: Comfortable working with Windows Server environments, including IIS for hosting .NET applications. Experience with Linux (SUSE, Ubuntu, RHEL) for scripting, deployments, or containerized applications. Understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, and security best practices.
• File Formats & Data Processing: Ability to manipulate PDF, JPEG, and AFP file formats programmatically. Experience with third-party libraries such as iTextSharp, ImageMagick, or Ghostscript for file conversion and processing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, code, test and troubleshoot programs utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Maintain and modify existing programs; make approved changes.
• Develop simple applications utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and programming technology.
• Test and develop programming modifications.
• Write new program code using prescribed specifications.
• Write and maintain programming documentation.
• Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part.
• Analyze performance of programs and take actions to correct deficiencies based on consultations with users and approval of supervisor.
• Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs.
• Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Conduct or support low to moderate level of analysis and research of data to support management decision making.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience. $61,295.00-$115,800.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company

Unum

At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland. Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request here.