Software Engineer II - Java/J2EE

Location: Chattanooga, TN onsite. Software Engineer II at Unum Group builds and configures software within Unum's portfolio, with a focus on Fineos, Java/J2EE enhancements, and integration into the broader ecosystem in an agile environment; mentoring may occur as needed.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, design, implement, and maintain features for the current portfolio within a defined business area.
• Deliver complex feature development tasks with quality and reliability.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure successful feature delivery.
• Design, code, configure, unit test, document, and maintain software deliverables using established standards and tools.
• Lead sizing and estimation activities within the agile team.
• Provide daily updates to the Scrum Master or Team Lead and the agile team on progress and upcoming work; raise blockers as needed.
• Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives, contributing ideas for continuous team improvement and responding constructively to feedback.
• May oversee portions of the workload as needed.
• Prioritize delivering business value and critical priorities in every sprint.
• Ensure quality of new and existing features through manual and automated testing and practical continuous integration practices.
• Apply software architecture concepts and design solutions aligned with company standards and architecture.
• Lead proof-of-concept work and prototyping when required.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to confirm understanding of business requirements and translate them into deliverable technical specifications.
• Work with UX designers to ensure designs can be translated efficiently into working features.
• Help the agile team establish the definition of done for each production stage.
• Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure the software meets the definition of done and transitions smoothly to the next production phase.
• Foster an innovation culture by continuously improving deliveries and evaluating new processes and technologies for future feature delivery.
• Collaborate with Technical Support Engineers to transition features to production, ensuring performance criteria, release standards, and system stability.
• Automate testing to industry standards to ensure high-quality delivery and efficient regression of existing features.
• Keep project progress visible to the team by maintaining up-to-date ALM tools and participating in daily standups, outlining progress, plans, and impediments.
• Always consider the end user, aiming to improve the customer experience and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of software development experience or equivalent.
• Strong Java development skills, including J2EE technologies (JSP, JMS) and integrations via Web Services and APIs.
• Experience configuring Fineos Admin Suite (Claims) and performing Java customizations.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL) and solid SQL querying skills.
• Clear analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• Logical, analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Innovative problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to resolve complex technical problems and drive system optimizations.
• Strong commitment to quality delivery and customer delight; maintains high standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong team player capable of collaborating effectively within a team and across departments.

Technologies

• Java
• J2EE (JSP, JMS)
• Fineos Admin Suite (Claims)
• Oracle
• MS SQL
• Web Services
• APIs
• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools

Benefits

• Health coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
• Short-term and long-term disability protection.
• Performance-based incentive programs.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% employer contribution.
• Onsite fitness facilities.
• Professional development programs for employee growth.