Software Engineer III (Mulesoft)

Software Engineer III (Mulesoft) The Company:  Aflac Columbus The Location:  GA, US, 31999 The Division:  Digital Services Job Id:  8991 Salary Range: $105,000 - $145,000 Job Posting End Date: April 15, 2026   We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.   Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.   Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.   Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.  If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.   What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations   What does it take to be successful in this role? • Extensive experience in software development and modern programming languages.   • Extensive experience in Mulesoft software development and modern programming languages.     • Proven experience with Scrum and advanced DevOps methodologies.   • Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior developers.   Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field Four or more years of programming experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience   Education & Experience Preferred Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field Mulesoft development experience and completion of Developer II certifications API experience   Principal Duties & Responsibilities • Lead the design, test, development and optimization of customer-facing applications   • Collaborate in advanced stages of Scrum, ensuring smooth software delivery.   • Enforce and improve code quality standards, particularly concerning resilience, data, and security.   • Evaluate and incorporate modern programming languages and tools   • Implement test-driven development best practices   • Adhere to coding standards for resilience, data, and security   • Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions   • Participates in project planning sessions with clients, business analysts, and team members to analyze development requirements and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems   • Tests and implements application modules from multiple systems the team has developed or modified, ensuring application meets the needs of client and business   • Provides design recommendations, developing and integrating programs per written specifications; occasionally responsible for writing moderate to complex design specifications   • Makes moderate to complex modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with written specifications and division standards   • Performs other duties as required