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Software Engineer II - React.js

Unum Group

Chattanooga, TN
Full Time
Mid Level
73k-151k
10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances, and their futures. We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share a passion for customer experience, working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment that values entrepreneurial spirit and challenging the status quo. Join us as we continue to evolve and innovate in our industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the estimation, design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications for a business area.
  • Able to complete complex feature development tasks.
  • Responsible for communication and collaboration with key stakeholders in the delivery of features.
  • Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed standards and tools.
  • Lead sizing and estimation activities within the agile team.
  • Communicate daily with the Scrum Master or Team Lead and the Agile team on progress and impediments.
  • Participate in code reviews and sprint retrospectives; contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Focus on delivering business priority and value at all times.
  • Ensure the quality of features through manual and automated testing and continuous integration.
  • Design solutions aligned with company architecture and standards.
  • Lead proof of concept work and prototyping when necessary.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to understand and define deliverable requirements.
  • Work with UX designers to translate designs into working solutions.
  • Establish the definition of done for each stage of production within the team.
  • Coordinate with Test Engineers to ensure software meets quality standards and transitions smoothly through production stages.
  • Automate testing to ensure high-quality application delivery.
  • Keep project progress updated in ALM tools and participate in daily standups.
  • Think with the end customer in mind to improve customer experience and satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience designing Software Architecture with Cloud Resources.
  • Solid understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with component-driven development and modular UI architecture.
  • Familiarity with AWS front-end services (e.g., S3, CloudFront, Lambda).
  • Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Strong unit and integration testing skills using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Ability to collaborate with designers using tools like Figma or LucidChart.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Storybook for UI component development.
  • Familiarity with Webpack or Vite for front-end build tooling.
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs.
  • Background in modernizing legacy front-end systems.
  • Experience in Financial Services or Healthcare domains.
  • Exposure to performance tuning and secure front-end development.
  • Familiarity with Git and version control best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent relevant business experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in software development or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (health, vision, dental).
  • Insurance benefits such as short and long-term disability.
  • Performance-based incentive plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and additional 4.5% contribution.
  • Access to onsite fitness facilities and employee development programs.

Working at Unum Group

Our company is built on helping individuals and families, starting with our employees. We aim to maintain a positive work-life balance by providing resources and benefits that support personal and professional growth. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Salary73k-151k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

About Unum Group

Website

unum.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Industry

Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers

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