Solution Lead Engineer(Enterprise Communications Technology)

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co.; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Annual bonus opportunity

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. seeks an Engineer II or Engineer III to provide technical leadership for modern enterprise output management, APIs, integrations and delivery platforms across the enterprise.

You will shape standards, drive modernization, and apply cloud, automation and AI practices to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes cloud-first architecture, platform engineering, DevOps, and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with progression in solution design and leadership (Engineer II).
• 7+ years of software engineering, solution design or leadership (Engineer III).
• Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical Solution Lead for Enterprise Output Management (EOM).
• Design, develop, test and support scalable applications, APIs, integrations and event-driven solutions.
• Lead modernization initiatives with cloud-first architecture, automation and DevOps practices.
• Define technical standards, engineering practices and solution patterns for scalability, reliability and security.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate objectives into roadmaps and plans.
• Drive quality engineering and testing strategies with automated testing and API testing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Automation

AI in development

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Cucumber

Karate

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

Join Mutual of Omaha's Enterprise Output Management organization as an Engineer II or Engineer III and play a key role in shaping the future of enterprise communications technology. This position provides technical leadership for modern applications, integrations, APIs and delivery platforms that support communication composition and distribution across the enterprise.

You'll help define engineering standards, drive modernization initiatives and apply cloud, automation, AI and quality engineering practices to deliver scalable and reliable solutions. We're seeking an engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology strategy and hands-on engineering execution.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications)
  • Engineer II: $115,000 - $135,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
  • Engineer III: $135,000 - $155,000, 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:

• Serve as the technical Solution Lead for Enterprise Output Management (EOM), providing architectural direction and technical leadership.
• Design, develop, test and support scalable applications, APIs, integrations and event-driven solutions that enable enterprise communication composition, delivery, print and digital output capabilities.
• Lead modernization initiatives through cloud-first architecture, platform engineering, automation, containerization and DevOps practices, helping drive the future state of enterprise output delivery.
• Define technical standards, engineering practices and solution patterns that promote scalability, reliability, maintainability, security and operational excellence.
• Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, architects and engineering teams to translate strategic objectives into technical roadmaps and implementation plans.
• Drive quality engineering and testing strategies, including automated testing, API testing, performance testing and continuous validation throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations and backend services while optimizing performance, throughput, resiliency and system observability.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including AI-enabled engineering and testing capabilities, to accelerate delivery, improve quality and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Mentor engineers and contractors, fostering technical growth, knowledge sharing and engineering best practices across the organization.
• Support the evolution of the Enterprise Output Modernization Center of Excellence by establishing reusable patterns, standards and automation capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Engineer II: 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated progression in solution design and technical leadership responsibilities.

Engineer III: 7+ years of software engineering, solution design or technical leadership experience in enterprise environments.

• Strong experience in Java and modern application development frameworks, including Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and supporting REST APIs, event-driven architectures, system integrations and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and quality engineering practices, including Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Karate, Postman, SOAP UI and/or similar technologies.
• Experience with API, backend, integration and performance testing strategies.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and modern engineering practices, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation and DevOps.
• Experience with data technologies, including SQL, ETL validation, data quality testing and performance analysis tools such as JMeter.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development, AI-enabled testing and emerging engineering practices that improve quality and delivery efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical modernization initiatives, influence architecture decisions and align technology solutions with business strategy.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions across engineering, architecture and business teams.
• You embrace diverse perspectives, practice active listening, and cultivate an inclusive culture where collaboration, respect, and continuous learning thrive.
• Ability to work remotely with reliable high-speed internet access while residing in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with platform engineering, event bus architectures, MuleSoft, document intelligence solutions or enterprise-scale communication platforms.
• Experience serving as a technical lead, solution lead or engineering lead responsible for setting technical direction across multiple teams.

This role is classified as remote; however, periodic in-person attendance will be required at times for activities such as quarterly or project planning, training, or other business-critical meetings.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation.

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.