Software Engineer I

Security Benefit is searching for a Software Engineer with proven experience to join our team. This position will be based in Topeka, Kansas. SB associates work in a hybrid environment, doing remote and on-site work. Who Are We? Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we've focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations. What Does the Job Look Like? The position is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems, databases, application integrations, and valuation models across the derivatives and Investment portfolios. The position will work with derivatives trading and operations teams and collaborate with internal IT teams and technology/software vendors for system implementations. Develop and maintain in-house-built applications and tools that streamline development and support processes and troubleshoot the issues by debugging the application code, reproducing the problems, and providing solutions focused on user experience. Implement moderate code changes that resolve incidents' root causes or enhance applications' operational characteristics that support business operations and client activity. Desire and ability to learn about and support existing applications. Continuously learn and develop technical skills and knowledge on full-stack software development to support business needs and technology changes. Should be flexible/willing to work across this delivery landscape, including but not limited to Applications Development, Support, and Deployment. Other projects as assigned to enhance further and automate the Derivatives Systems and operations. Able to handle multiple tasks of highly varied nature on time Who Are You? Bachelor or Graduate in Computer Science, Engineering, Technology, Information systems, or related concentration. Minimum of 1 year of Software Engineering experience in Application Development Hands-on experience with Python Programming with Flask building scripts or Web API's Proficient with VS Code and SQL Server. Comfortable working with libraries like Pandas, NumPy Familiarity with the Linux environment Basic knowledge of code design principles such as object-oriented programming, data structures, and design patterns. Knowledge in software analysis, development, engineering, and Support Preferred: Experience in AWS Services Knowledge of Tools like Jira, CICD, Redis Knowledge of the financial services industry preferred What Security Benefit Can Offer You: Security Benefit offers a competitive salary, and as a full-time employee, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including: Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward them for performance. 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401k with company match Profit Sharing & Savings Plan Short-term and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Educational Assistance Associate Assistance Programs Career growth and more!

Through a combination of product innovation, exceptional investment management, and a unique distribution strategy, Security Benefit has become a leader in the U.S. retirement industry. For more than five decades, we've focused our expertise solely on this market, providing a broad suite of annuities and mutual fund programs to help customers from coast to coast align their assets with their aspirations.