Principal Software Engineer Remote

Salary Range: $123,000 - $170,000

Job Posting End Date: 5/10/26

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote. If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, the role will be hybrid, requiring at least 60% work in the office. If you live more than 50 miles away, the role will be remote, with occasional office visits as needed.

• Define architectural guidelines and best practices.
• Lead software development initiatives from conception to deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align software solutions with business objectives.
• Introduce and train teams in advanced programming languages and tools.
• Ensure cloud readiness and optimal performance of all applications.
• Lead and mentor technical and project team members at the business function level.
• Lead the project team in analyzing requirements and providing accurate estimates for designing, building, testing, and deployment phases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to various technical teams.
• Collaborate with Architects, Developers, Senior Infrastructure Technical staff to evaluate and recommend technology advancements for assigned projects.
• Support the implementation and testing of cross‑functional systems, ensuring system meets client and business needs.
• Provide continuous support to internal and external clients experiencing issues with server hardware, operating systems, core infrastructure applications, and related utilities.
• Proactively monitor projects and production applications for improvements in availability.
• Provide design recommendations and develop application and custom integration solutions, including major enhancements and interfaces.
• Facilitate on‑time completion of performance, load, functional, and vulnerability testing efforts, and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Deep experience in modern programming languages (Salesforce) and cloud development.
• Proficiency with Scrum, Dev Ops, and Test‑Driven Development.
• Leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• 6+ years of programming experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• 6+ years of programming experience in Salesforce.
• Salesforce Administrator Certification or other Salesforce certifications.

Base salary range: $123,000 - $170,000, not including incentive pay or benefits.
Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts;
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity at no cost); 401(k) plans; annual bonuses; opportunity to purchase company stock; 11 paid holidays; up to 20 days PTO; state‑mandated sick leave; and other leaves of absence as applicable.

Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including sick, safe, adoption, and parental leave, in all states and localities.