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Transamerica · 2 weeks ago

Specialist Software Engineer - Backend .NET/AWS (Hybrid)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

6+ years exp

Transamerica is a financial services company that has been serving customers for over a century. The Specialist Software Engineer will lead the design and development of enterprise-wide solutions that enhance agent productivity and business growth, focusing on SaaS platform integrations and cloud-native applications.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingInsurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and implement SaaS-first integration strategies, prioritizing platform evaluation and integration over custom development

Architect API-first solutions that enable seamless connectivity between agent tools, carrier systems, and business platforms

Lead technical evaluation and integration of enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Fidelity, Rightbridge, Equisoft, Broadridge) to support agent workflows

Collaborate with and lead third-party vendors to build joint integrations that enhance agent productivity and reduce manual processes

Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts

Serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of areas, applications, and technologies

Develop scalable cloud-native applications on AWS that support 200k+ concurrent users and business growth targets

Translate agent workflow requirements into technical solutions that improve first-call resolution rates and reduce support complexity

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

Implement event-driven architectures and microservices that support real-time agent performance insights and business analytics

Mentor development teams on modern .NET 8+ practices, minimal APIs, and cloud-native design patterns

Drive DevOps practices and CI/CD automation to accelerate delivery of agent-facing capabilities

Qualification

.NET 8+AWS cloud-nativeSaaS integrationsAPI-first designC# 12+Microservices architectureDatabase designDevOps practicesAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

6+ years of .NET development experience with expertise in .NET 8+ and C# 12+, including minimal APIs and modern framework features

Proven experience evaluating, integrating, and optimizing enterprise SaaS platforms (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Fidelity, Rightbridge, Equisoft, Broadridge)

5+ years of experience and expertise in database design techniques and philosophies (e.g. RDBMS, Document, Star Schema, Kimball Model)

Strong background in API-first design and development, including RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specifications, and API gateway patterns

3+ years of AWS cloud-native development experience using services like Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, EventBridge, and DynamoDB

5+ years of experience with microservices architecture, event-driven design, and distributed systems at enterprise scale

Understanding of agent workflows, business process automation, and user experience optimization for field productivity

Knowledge of financial services industry regulations, compliance requirements, and data security standards

Experience with database design and optimization for both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) systems

Proficiency with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalable, maintainable solutions

Advanced understanding of software development and research tools

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with business stakeholders, vendors, and distributed development teams

Preferred

Python experience for data analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence applications

Experience with MuleSoft or similar enterprise integration platforms

AWS cloud certifications

Experience designing systems for 100k+ concurrent users with high availability requirements (99.9999% uptime)

Knowledge of agent persona design and user journey mapping

Knowledge change management for technology adoption

Experience with performance optimization, caching strategies, and system monitoring at enterprise scale

Understanding of data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence platforms

Benefits

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

College Coach 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

Company

Transamerica

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Transamerica is a private holding company that provides services for various life insurance companies and investment firms. It is a sub-organization of Aegon.

Founded in 1904

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

5001-10000 employees