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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer III - **Company:** Aflac - **Location:** Columbus, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Information Systems, Computer Programming, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Information Technology, Software Coding, Mulesoft, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.aflac.com/talentcommunity/apply/1434344400/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior developers 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 * Saleforce experience Education & Experience Preferred * Master's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field ## Description * 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., * 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 * Implement test-driven development best practices * 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 ## Related Videos - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Unleashing the Power of Developers: Why Cybersecurity is the Missing Piece?!?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/712-unleashing-the-power-of-developers-why-cybersecurity-is-the-missing-piece) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [AI Killed DevOps... 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