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Senior Software Engineer - Java/J2EE

Unum Group Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN

1mo ago Closed

$89k - $184k/yr Full time Backend Developer Senior API

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 3, 2026).

Job Description

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

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