Hybrid Frontend Developer – Employee Benefit Solution Technology

at Securian Financial

• Job title: Frontend Developer – Employee Benefit Solution Technology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $67,000 - $125,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Angular, AWS, EC2, Java, JavaScript, JUnit
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Saint Paul, United States

About the role

• Frontend Developer providing technical leadership and development for Employee Benefit Solutions Technology team at Securian Financial. Focus on front-end solutions and modernization of legacy applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and development of front-end solutions, using front-end frameworks like Angular, for our internally facing policy administration application.
• Identify, design, and develop technical solutions to modernize legacy applications to meet ongoing business needs through digital transformation.
• Implement technical architecture, design, and delivery of technology solutions that enable us to meet business and customer demands.
• Identify, recommend, and implement engineering best practices including, but not limited to, code reviews, automated testing, and DevOps and CI/CD capabilities to create scalable, testable, maintainable solutions.
• Responsible for the technical health of applications within scope.
• Develop data integrations in alignment with our Enterprise Data Strategy and EBS Partner strategy.
• Provide mentoring and some work direction for both new and experienced Engineers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Partner with business and IT teams across the enterprise to drive out solutions that best meet business objectives.
• Stay abreast of technology industry tools and best practices and provide thought leadership to identify how and where we should adopt new practices and/or tools, including driving to implement them across the market and enterprise.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience working with Java and JavaScript frameworks for front-end development.
• Technical experience with Service oriented architecture.
• Experience utilizing and implementing DevOps capabilities and tools such as Git, GitHub, Junit, GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge & experience utilizing AWS capabilities such as EC2, Serverless, and Lambda.
• Experience with both web applications and backend services.
• Inherent curiosity towards new and emerging technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent, results-driven work ethic.
• Comfort with and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Collaborative and the ability to work within an agile environment.
• Experience in Financial Services Industry.
• Experience with Employee Benefit Solutions market a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group.