Java Engineer (Java/Spring Boot/AWS) - Omaha, NE

Mutual of Omaha; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); Remote; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Java Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will design and develop modern, cloud-first applications that support essential benefit administration services. Your expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS will be crucial as you create scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven services. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting modernization initiatives while promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about clean coding practices and driving technological advancements, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Work-life balance with vacation and personal time

Paid holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in AWS and scalable system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Build cloud solutions using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

AWS

RESTful APIs

MuleSoft

Agile Development

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Version Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Job description

Join Mutual of Omaha as a Java Engineer and develop modern, cloud-first applications that support key benefit administration services. You'll design and develop scalable RESTful APIs and event-driven services using Java, Spring Boot, AWS and MuleSoft. If you enjoy applying clean coding practices to drive modernization initiatives, apply today to shape the future of our systems.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications): Engineer II: $115,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity. Engineer III: $130,000 - $145,000, 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: Develop, test, and maintain Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs and event-based services to deliver scalable enterprise solutions. Build cloud & container platform solutions with AWS, Docker and Kubernetes. Develop MuleSoft Experience APIs for Benefit Administration internal and external integrations. Apply dynamic coding practices, ensure clean code quality, and leverage version control and change management for consistency and reliability. Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud-first development and containerized solutions, ensuring scalable, flexible, and future-ready systems.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 5+ years of experience in Java development in an enterprise environment, with a focus on backend technologies and microservice architectures. Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and advanced software engineering practices. Experience with AWS cloud-based development and scalable system design principles (MSK and Fargate preferred). Strong integration skills, including working with RESTful APIs, AWS microservices and vendor-supplied applications. MuleSoft preferred. Agile mindset with experience in iterative development environments, using tools like JIRA and Confluence. CI/CD build automation experience with GitHub Workflows / Actions and dependency management tools. You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do. Able to work on-site in Omaha, Nebraska intermittently. This position is primarily remote.

PREFERRED: Hands-on experience working in MuleSoft. AWS certifications including AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, etc.

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 [e-mail]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status. Fair Chance Notices #Circa