Software Engineer - .NET/C#

at  Unum

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world’s leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.
Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers.
We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.
Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Software Engineer 2 are responsible for the building and/or configuration of software solutions within their business portfolio with little to no oversight and exhibit a mastery of C#/.NET and the application and technical skillset subject matter expertise for their area of responsibility. They ensure software is delivered to high quality standards by collaborating with their agile team members and by leveraging unit testing and continuous integration. They are able to accurately estimate work required to deliver software features. They use critical thinking skills applied to solution design and implementation for the delivery of business value. The Software Engineer 2 role may mentor Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Unum is hiring! We are looking for a Software Engineer II who will be responsible for building and configuring software solutions within our business portfolio. This role requires a strong mastery of C#/.NET and subject matter expertise in the relevant application and technical areas, including experience in maintaining and building APIs. You will work with minimal oversight, ensuring that software is delivered to the highest quality standards by collaborating with agile team members, leveraging unit testing, and using continuous integration. Additionally, you’ll be responsible for accurately estimating the work required to deliver software features and applying critical thinking to solution design and implementation to deliver business value. As a Software Engineer II, you may also mentor and guide Software Engineers and Associate Software Engineers.

• Responsible for the estimation, design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features using C#/.NET for the application portfolio in a business area.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders, Business Analysts, and UX designers to ensure feature delivery aligns with business requirements and user experience expectations.
• Designs, codes, configures, unit tests, and documents software deliverables using C#/.NET, adhering to agreed-upon standards and tools.
• Leads and participates in sizing, estimation, code reviews, and sprint retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and ensure team alignment.
• Ensures the quality of existing and new features through manual and automated testing, leveraging continuous integration techniques.
• Engages with the agile team and Scrum Master/Team Lead in daily standups, providing updates on progress and identifying any impediments.
• Leads proof of concept work, prototyping, and collaborates with Test Engineers to validate that software meets the definition of done and quality standards.
• Ensures the successful transition of software features to the production environment, meeting performance criteria and release standards.
• Automates testing to industry standards, ensuring high-quality application delivery and efficient regression testing of existing features.
• Continuously seeks to improve customer experience by designing solutions that align with Company architecture and enhance end-user satisfaction.
  Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.
  Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
  The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
  $73,300.00-$143,300.00
  Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
  Company:
  Unu