Mutual of Omaha

Engineer I (TypeScript and AWS)

Mutual of Omaha  •  $85k - $130k/yr  •  Remote  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

The Engineer will design and deliver modern, cloud-native solutions using TypeScript and AWS to power critical health insurance claims platforms. This role focuses on building scalable, event-driven systems that enable accurate, real-time claims processing and seamless customer experiences.

You’ll help modernize core claims capabilities; driving improvements in processing speed, data accuracy, and operational efficiency while working at the intersection of engineering, data, and business operations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

  • Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications)
      • Engineer I: $85,000 - $120,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
      • Engineer II: $125,000 - $130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity
  • 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
  • Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
  • Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Build and maintain cloud-native applications and services in TypeScript, leveraging modern frameworks and best practices.
  • Design and implement event-driven architectures on AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, EventBridge) to support high-volume claims workflows.
  • Develop APIs and microservices that enable real-time claims intake, validation, adjudication, and servicing.
  • Partner with product and claims operations teams to translate complex insurance processes into scalable, automated digital solutions.
  • Implement resilient, highly available systems that ensure accuracy, compliance, and performance in claims processing.
  • Contribute to and evolve reference architectures and engineering standards for serverless and distributed systems.
  • Optimize systems for throughput, latency, and cost efficiency in a high-volume transaction environment.
  • Continuously improve claims workflows by designing systems that reduce manual effort, errors, and processing time.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Strong hands-on experience developing in TypeScript (Node.js ecosystem preferred).
  • Proven experience building solutions in AWS, especially serverless and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience designing and building distributed systems, APIs, and microservices.
  • Ability to model and optimize complex, transaction-heavy workflows (experience with claims or similar operational systems is a plus).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and engineer scalable solutions.
  • Experience working in Agile environments with a product and customer-centric mindset.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate business processes into technical architecture.
  • Passion for modern engineering practices including automation, observability, and DevOps
  • You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
  • Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

  • Deep experience with:
    • AWS Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, EventBridg
    • Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform
    • Serverless frameworks and patterns
  • Experience with Java
  • Familiarity with insurance or healthcare claims systems (adjudication, eligibility, payments)
  • Experience building event-driven, decoupled systems at scale
  • Knowledge of data streaming, messaging systems, or workflow orchestration
  • Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to engineering standards

This role is classified as remote; however, periodic in-person attendance will be required at times for activities such as quarterly or project planning, training, or other business-critical meetings.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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About Mutual of Omaha

Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly-rated, Fortune 300 organization offering a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.

Mission:

Our mission we help our customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.

Vision:

For every customer a financial future imagined, planned, and secured.

Values:

1. We exist for our customers

2. We act with integrity

3. We are innovative

4. We are accountable for results

5. Together we achieve greatness.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Year Founded
1909
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