Senior Software Engineer

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As a leading provider of annuities, Mass Mutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. We offer innovative products that meet our customers’ unique needs—protecting their hard‑earned savings, guaranteeing income, and providing for loved ones. We provide a level of strength and stability our customers can count on for years to come.

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain application programs to achieve the requirements and objectives of the client group.
• May be responsible for one or more of the following:
  • Client functionality for websites and web application programs;
  • Server functionality for websites and other application programs;
  • Server‑to‑server functionality for application programs, for all or part of an assigned project.
• Contribute to the development of project plans and timelines and provide estimates for planned work.
• Consult with users or other IT professionals to resolve issues with application programs.
• Develop business knowledge and customer relationships.
• Work independently on complex matters, applying advanced technical skill in design, development, and testing.
• Apply multiple skillsets across more than one technical or business area.
• Review and design new or updated application programs.
• Keep team and management informed of results, providing timely technical feedback.
• Demonstrate project management skills and effective written, quantitative, and verbal communication.
• Act as a team member, updating technical status reports and assisting/train junior staff when necessary.
• Review innovative ideas and technical solutions proposed by the department.
• Translate complex business and technical needs into specific department objectives.
• Review architectural solutions proposed by the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience.
• .NET languages, preferably C#.
• Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Team player who excels in a collaborative environment

• Test automation, unit testing, and code coverage frameworks.
• Comfortable working with an Agile development methodology.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Passionate about continuously improving organizational practices.

• One‑on‑one meetings with your manager.
• Ongoing opportunities for development and learning.
• A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards, and develops employees.
• Small company feel with a focus on meeting customers’ needs today and into the future.

At Mass Mutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It’s the reason we’re a leading provider of annuities today and the reason we’ll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at Mass Mutual Ascend means you’ll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond—and you’ll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Mass Mutual, Mass Mutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.

Mass Mutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply. At Mass Mutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees. Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or, in a sales‑focused role, a Variable Incentive Compensation component.

For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance.