Software Engineer III

AFLAC, INCORPORATED.; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

11 paid holidays

Up to 20 days PTO

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase program

Job summary

AFLAC is seeking an experienced software professional in the United States to lead design, development and optimization of customer-facing applications. The role emphasizes collaboration in Scrum, mentoring junior developers and ensuring code quality and security.

The position requires a strong background in modern programming languages and DevOps, with MuleSoft experience preferred. It includes extensive responsibilities from planning to delivery and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS or related field.
• 4+ years of programming experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior MuleSoft experience and Level I MuleSoft Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, test, development and optimization of customer-facing applications.
• Mentor and lead junior developers.
• Collaborate in Scrum to ensure smooth software delivery.
• Enforce and improve code quality standards for resilience, data, and security.
• Review system requirements and business processes; code, test, debug and implement software solutions.
• Participate in project planning sessions with clients and analysts to analyze requirements.

Skills

Software development

Modern programming languages

Scrum

DevOps

Mentoring

Code quality

Security

Team leadership

Requirements analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Mulesoft

Job description

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Work Designation.

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Extensive experience in software development and modern programming languages.
• Proven experience with Scrum and advanced DevOps methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior developers
• Lead the design, test, development and optimization of customer-facing applications
• Collaborate in advanced stages of Scrum, ensuring smooth software delivery.
• Enforce and improve code quality standards, particularly concerning resilience, data, and security.
• Evaluate and incorporate modern programming languages and tools
• Adhere to coding standards for resilience, data, and security
• Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions
• Participates in project planning sessions with clients, business analysts, and team members to analyze development requirements and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems
• Tests and implements application modules from multiple systems the team has developed or modified, ensuring application meets the needs of client and business
• Provides design recommendations, developing and integrating programs per written specifications; occasionally responsible for writing moderate to complex design specifications
• Makes moderate to complex modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with written specifications and division standards
• Performs other duties as required

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
• 4+ years of programming experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:

• Prior Mulesoft experience and Level I Mulesoft Certification

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $105,000 to $155,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.