Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer is a detail-oriented, analytical professional responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing systems using web and cloud technologies, APIs, and third-party development frameworks. This role provides technical leadership and guidance to one or more internal or external application development teams, translating business needs into functional technical requirements. The Lead Software Engineer will oversee local and outsourced teams to implement effective technology solutions that support business applications and align with organizational goals., * Collaborate with internal staff, contractors, offshore software engineers, and business product owners within an agile development environment.

• Analyze and research existing business processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Gather, document, and translate business needs into clear, actionable functional specifications.
• Support system upgrades, integrations, and deployment activities.
• Perform architecture and design work for key deliverables; lead large-scale design sessions focused on system-level solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple applications, technologies, and domains; mentor team members on design and coding standards.
• Recommend technical solutions that balance cost, business needs, and system impacts.
• Lead cross-platform analysis and architectural design efforts to develop comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in organizational committees or projects to define standards, processes, and best practices.
• Leverage third-party software development frameworks to accelerate application development.
• Lead web development staff, including contract and offshore developers; may provide direct supervision to employees.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and rapidly learn new tools and platforms to support the environment and project delivery.
• Prepare and deliver presentations; facilitate development meetings and technical discussions.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience
• Proficiency with requirements gathering, documentation, and modeling (e.g., UML, BPMN, process mapping)
• Three years of experience in design techniques and philosophies.
• Five years of experience with backend web development tools such as Java or .NET to effectively translate business needs into technical requirements
• Familiarity with modern frontend development frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js, ASP.NET MVC, HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS, Ajax)
• One year of experience and working knowledge of cloud services (AWS/Azure) and related support tools (e.g. EC2, ECS, S3, Kinesis, SQL Data warehouse, PostgreSQL, Event Hubs)
• Three years of experience working with service framework input/output processes (e.g. API Gateways, Apache Camel, Swagger API, Zookeeper, Kafka, messaging tools, microservices)
• Comprehension of Microservices and REST based API development (e.g. Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Entity Framework, IIS, Swagger, Odata, .NET API 2, .NET API Core, AutoMapper)
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) tools
• Advanced understanding of software development and research tools
• Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical communication skills
• Problem-solving and technical communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines, * Understanding of advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall)
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the financial services industry with a focus on Life Insurance agent facing technologies (e.g. electronic applications, illustrations and customer relationship management systems)

• Hybrid-Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required
• Occasional Travel <10%, The Salary for this position generally ranges between $111,000 - $135,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• 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
• 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there., We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life. Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them. We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms. What We Do Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs. Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com., Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.