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.
Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company - not just insurers.
We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.
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General Summary:
Location: 2 days onsite per week at our Portland, ME, Chattanooga, TN, Columbia. SC or Atlanta, GA campus
As a Senior Software Engineer within the Digital Incubator & Applied AI team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, bridging the gap between experimental concepts and scalable production models. This position offers the opportunity to apply advanced engineering skills in a fast-paced, Agile environment, focusing on rapid prototyping, collaboration, and technical leadership. If you're driven by innovation and passionate about advancing AI technology, this role is designed for you.
Job Specs:
- Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, .NET, and C#.
- AI/ML Deployment: Experienced in deploying machine learning models on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, Azure ML).
- Data Engineering: Skilled in data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka) and knowledgeable in SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Model Training & Evaluation: Strong understanding of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning models, with knowledge of relevant evaluation metrics.
- API & Microservices: Expertise in creating RESTful APIs and working with microservices.
- CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and other DevOps tools.
- Cloud Services: Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and a creative approach to tackling complex challenges.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional settings.
- A mindset for experimentation and innovation.
- Proven experience in stakeholder management, working effectively with product owners, developers, and analysts
Key Responsibilities:
- AI Solution Development: Architect, design, and develop AI-driven applications with an emphasis on reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Model Deployment & Optimization: Partner with data scientists to operationalize and optimize machine learning models for production environments.
- Rapid Prototyping: Lead the full lifecycle of prototypes, iterating quickly to refine solutions based on feasibility and feedback.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and data scientists to transform business needs into technical solutions.
- Code Quality & Review: Uphold best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation; review code and mentor junior engineers.
- Technical Research & Innovation: Continuously explore, test, and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks to maintain a cutting-edge approach.
- System Architecture Design: Develop scalable architectures that securely and efficiently integrate AI components, ensuring compliance with data security standards.
- API & Microservices Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices to support seamless AI integration.
- CI/CD & DevOps Integration: Utilize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools to streamline development and deployment processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including product owners and analysts, to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best - both inside and outside the office.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$98,340.00-$201,900.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
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