What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Software Engineer Dist Sys position at Physicians Mutual?
Physicians Mutual is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Distributed Systems to join our dynamic ETG team. If you are an experienced software engineer with a passion for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance applications in a modern, agile environment, please apply.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
- Implement high-quality code, including writing and performing unit tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related frameworks.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless integration across business services.
- Develop front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Work within a DevOps/DevSecOps environment, ensuring CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Collaborate with architects and software engineers to ensure adherence to best practices and design patterns.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing robust solutions.
- Participate in agile scrum development cycles, providing input on design, estimates, and implementation strategies.
- Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of professional experience developing enterprise-level software applications.
- Strong expertise in Java (Streams, Lambda, Predicates, etc.), Spring Boot, and Microservices.
- Hands-on experience with React/Angular, Bootstrap/Material, HTML5, CSS3, and Node.js.
- Proficiency in SQL and relational database management, with experience using JPA/Hibernate.
- Solid understanding of OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, API Gateways, and JWT tokens.
- Proven track record of working in CI/CD and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
- Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
About us:
Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.
The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual Insurance Company offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance (and now, pet insurance!). Physicians Life Insurance Company provides important Medicare Supplement and life insurance coverage. The company additionally offers coverage for funeral pre-planning to help meet the growing needs of funeral home owners and the families they serve.
Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future. But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer approval rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.
