Senior Software Engineer - Java/J2EE

Join Unum Group in Chattanooga, TN, onsite, as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java and J2EE within an Agile Total Leave initiative. You will lead the design, development, and delivery of features, apply deep Fineos expertise and cloud integration, and mentor engineers while guiding architectural decisions. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Salary range: USD 89,400 to 183,500 per year.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Performance-based incentive plans
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of new and existing application features
• Provide technical leadership for epic feature delivery and ensure alignment with performance, scalability, and fault tolerance requirements
• Design, code, configure, test, and document software using established standards and tools
• Collaborate with architects and Principal SEs on coding standards, tools, processes, and reference architecture
• Deliver secure, scalable solutions that follow best practices, considering buy versus build and cloud-first approaches
• Ensure the product backlog contains appropriate technical stories and support prioritization
• Mentor Software Engineers and Associate Engineers
• Maintain accountability for solution quality from design through production
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders throughout feature delivery
• Stay current on third party cloud technologies and their implementation
• Assess technical impacts and coordinate implementation of new product releases
• Participate in sizing, estimation, code reviews, sprint ceremonies, and retrospectives
• Ensure high quality feature delivery through manual and automated testing and CI practices
• Support architectural alignment and contribute to proofs of concept and prototyping
• Partner with Business Analysts, UX designers, Test Engineers, and Technical Support to ensure successful delivery and production readiness
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the team
• May serve as Scrum Master when needed
• Maintain ALM tools and communicate progress and impediments during

Technologies

• Java
• J2EE
• JSP
• JMS
• Web Services
• APIs
• Fineos Admin Suite (Claims)
• Oracle
• MS SQL

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
• 6+ years of software development experience in a Scrum/Agile environment
• Strong Java development skills, including J2EE technologies (JSP, JMS) and integrations (Web Services, APIs)
• Experience with Fineos Admin Suite (Claims) configurations and Java customizations
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL) and strong SQL query skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Skilled in Agile methodologies, TDD, unit testing, and automation toolsets
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery practices
• Strong communication skills with experience leading discussions and collaborating across diverse teams
• Innovative, self motivated, results oriented, and able to motivate others
• Strong team player who partners effectively across the organization