[Remote] Software Engineer III Job Details | Aflac, Incorporated

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products. They are seeking a Software Engineer III to lead the design, development, and optimization of customer-facing applications while collaborating in advanced stages of Scrum and enforcing code quality standards.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, test, development and optimization of customer-facing applicationsCollaborate in advanced stages of Scrum, ensuring smooth software deliveryEnforce and improve code quality standards, particularly concerning resilience, data, and securityEvaluate and incorporate modern programming languages and toolsImplement test-driven development best practicesAdhere to coding standards for resilience, data, and securityReviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutionsParticipates in project planning sessions with clients, business analysts, and team members to analyze development requirements and make recommendations for moderate to complex systemsTests and implements application modules from multiple systems the team has developed or modified, ensuring application meets the needs of client and businessProvides design recommendations, developing and integrating programs per written specifications; occasionally responsible for writing moderate to complex design specificationsMakes moderate to complex modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with written specifications and division standardsPerforms other duties as requiredSkillsExtensive experience in software development and modern programming languagesProven experience with Scrum and advanced DevOps methodologiesDemonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior developersBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field4+ years of programming experienceOr an equivalent combination of education and experienceMaster's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems or other related fieldBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coveragePrescription drug coverageHealth care flexible spendingDependent care flexible spendingAflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)401(k) plansAnnual bonusesAn opportunity to purchase company stock11 paid holidaysUp to 20 days PTO to be used for any reasonIf eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)Other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-beingAflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localitiesCompany OverviewAflac is a company that offers individuals and companies supplemental disability insurance. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.aflac.com.