Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer will leverage mainframe and API-driven web technologies to build and support application solutions. Provides lead support for design and development to one or more application development teams, and leads a team of local or outsourced software engineers to build and support business application solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other development staff, including contract and offshore Software Engineers, and business product owners.
• Perform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead large team design sessions for system level architecture solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of areas, applications, and technologies; mentor other team members in design/coding standards.
• Lead analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.
• Lead development staff, including contract and off-shore developers.
• Prepare presentations and lead development meetings.
• Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts.
• Develop, test, implement, and document mainframe-based solutions to address business requirements.
• Participate on committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years of experience in mainframe technologies – COBOL, JCL, Ezytrieve, Rexx and CICS.
• Advanced proficiency and subject-matter expertise in wmA, Vantage-One, and Distribution Support System (DSS) administrative platforms.
• Experience with Schedulers/SCM/Debug: Control-M, Endevor/Changeman, Xpeditor, Abend-Aid, File Manager, IDCAMS, ICETOOL/SORT.
• Three years of experience and expertise in database design techniques and philosophies in DB2, VSAM and Oracle.
• Familiarity with designing, implementing and maintaining REST/JSON APIs that front CICS programs/transactions via z/OS Connect EE.
• Hands-on ITIL/ITSM experience (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Knowledge).
• Experience in optimizing batch processing cycles to meet or exceed nightly, month-end, and quarter-end SLA commitments.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on legacy migration and transformation initiatives.
• Development experience using Micro Focus Enterprise Developer or Visual COBOL IDE.
• Familiarity with DB2 and VSAM performance optimization
• Exposure to enterprise production environments, including batch processing, database-driven applications, and monitoring/alerting tools.
• Experience contributing to root-cause analysis, runbooks, and operational improvements.
• Familiarity with ITSM tools, monitoring platforms, and on-call support in a 24×7 production environment.
• Technology or platform certifications.
• Knowledge of insurance and Employee Benefits business concepts.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid-Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required
• Occasional Travel <10%

Compensation

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.

Transamerica's Parent Company

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.