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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Java - **Company:** Genworth Financial, Inc. - **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,700.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Apache HTTP Server, Business Logic, Cloud Computing, Eclipse (Software), Java Development Kit, Spring Framework, JSON, WildFly (JBoss AS), Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2915723634-2 ## About the Role * 4-year college degree or relevant equivalent experience with strong JAVA programming skills and production support experience preferably in insurance/finance domain. * 6+ years professional experience in technology or insurance * 6+ years of application development experience with Java + Java tools (JDK), Oracle, JBoss, Apache Web Server, Spring, JSON, API's * 3+ years of experience coordinating deliveries from junior developers, communicating with stakeholders and assisting with prioritization and sequencing of deliverables * Excellent analytical skills and a detail-oriented mindset, with ability to understand complex business logic, analyze the system and data, to identify changes needed, and understand impact of changes on the various products and system functionalities. * Experience working in a cross-functional team environment on complex systems and having good problem-solving skills and a results-oriented outlook. * Good communication skills ability to work with various stakeholders, managing concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities. * A continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to adapt to new technologies and ways of working Additional Qualifications: * Practical knowledge of LTC insurance products and premiums a plus * Knowledge of additional Java frameworks including Spring boot and React * Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban) * Cloud and Cloud migration experience. ## Description In your role as an Senior Software Engineer, Java you will support Genworth's top strategic priorities. The person selected will work with the QUEST quoting application. There is a dual focus to this role. 15-25% of the time will be working as an Intent Manager, coordinating work of the QUEST Kanban team with other SCRUM Teams. Most of your time will be spent working on important Business Solutions with other SCRUM teams. You will work closely with these teams to define requirements and deliver enhancements, performance improvements, and new interfaces. You will become familiar with Long Term Care products, business principles and implementation details. QUEST is a home-grown JAVA based Long Term Care quoting system that uses various tools but not limited to Java + Java tools (JDK), Oracle, JBoss, Apache Web Server, Spring, JSON, API's and Eclipse. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to help to modernize this application and dive into multiple technologies and business areas to drive business solutions but will be primarily focused on supporting the existing application. What you will be doing * Act as the Intent Manager for the QUEST Kanban team, planning and prioritizing upcoming work requests from other SCRUM teams and business partners. * Analyze changes needed by QUEST to provide the business solutions needed by the SCRUM teams. * Design, Code, Document and Test solutions that fit the overall technical architecture while ensuring it meets the acceptance criteria while avoiding unintended impact and risks. * Understand and follow software development lifecycle and support your changes through the testing process and assist with test planning. * Support defect resolution and technical system activities as well as system health. * Understand and follow change control process to implement the solutions. * Perform administrative duties in conjunction with the departmental requirements (participate in meetings, Agile ceremonies (SCRUM Stand Ups, Sprint Reviews etc.), respond to correspondence in a timely manner, provide status updates, review/update/submit tickets, and participate in change management activities). ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Navigating Application Modernization - Leveraging Gen-AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1605-navigating-application-modernization-leveraging-gen-ai) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [JSON and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/968-json-and-beyond) ## Related Articles - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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