[Hiring] Engineer I (TypeScript and AWS) @Careers Mutual Of Omaha

Role 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.