Join Mutual of Omaha as a AWS CDK / TypeScript Platform Engineer on our Common Technology Platform (CTP) Agile Release Train (ART) within the Department of Cloud (DOC); a team shaping how we design, build, and scale secure AWS solutions across the enterprise. You’ll advance our AWS ecosystem by driving our AWS CDK library and AWS Config Rules, enabling automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and a world‑class developer experience for teams modernizing on Amazon Web Services. In this high‑impact role, you’ll help define the future of Mutual of Omaha’s technology platform used by internal I/S teams, business partners, and ultimately our customers.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications):
- Engineer III: $125,000 - $150,000, 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.
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
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Create innovative cloud solutions by designing and automating infrastructure using AWS CDK, scripting languages, and APIs—bringing ideas to life with Infrastructure as Code.
- Partner with teams across the organization to uncover challenges, accelerate delivery, and make the developer experience seamless through modern self-service tools.
- Apply engineering excellence to solve complex infrastructure problems—driving automation, self-healing capabilities, and reusable components that scale.
- Lead lifecycle automation for distributed cloud platforms, ensuring smooth configuration, deployment, and monitoring for a stable, secure environment.
- Build and optimize secure cloud networks, including load balancers, firewalls, and VPN connectivity, to keep our systems resilient and reliable.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- 8+ years of experience in development including TypeScript and/or Python.
- 2+ years of experience in AWS including experience writing and debugging scripts/code for building and managing AWS services, delivered through CDK's.
- IaC (Infrastructure as Code) experience including independently building/managing cloud services by automating/orchestrating moderately complex processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within a single cloud environment.
- Strong skills in engineering: design, research, requirements gathering, testing, operational support, developing and using quantitative measurements; building and following disciplined processes; building reusable components
- Experience with distributed cloud platform configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management automation tools.
- 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:
- Ability to challenge the authenticity and effectiveness of team processes where opportunities for improvement exist.
- Learn quickly when facing new problems and are a relentless and versatile learner, open to change.
- Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and ambiguity.
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 [email protected]. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.
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