Sr Solutions Engineer
Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000
Job Posting End Date: 4/15/25
We’ve Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Work Designation. 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, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
- If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self-Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
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Reinsurance Systems Expertise (required)
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SAP FS-RI Expertise (preferred)
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SAP ABAP Programming Expertise (preferred)
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SAP FS-CD Expertise (preferred)
- Architectural Blueprints for Complex IT Solutions
- Leading Client Engagements and Technical Sales Efforts
- Expertise in Advanced Systems Solutions
- Designing Comprehensive System Security Solutions
- Strategy for Solution Deployment and Customization
- Multi-cloud and Hybrid Environment Designs
- Advanced Problem Solving and Troubleshooting.
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
- Ten or more years of programming/systems analysis experience
- Experience and understanding of multiple programming languages, systems, as well as systems and data design and project management methodologies
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
- Ten or more years of Reinsurance programming/systems analysis experience
- Experience and understanding of SAP systems, as well as systems and data design and project management methodologies
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive the SAP Reinsurance System technical implementation strategy for customer-facing applications.
- Mentor and guide Solutions Engineers and Software Engineering teams.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
- Ensure that solutions meet the highest standards for resilience, data integrity, and security.
- Oversee the successful deployment and optimization of cloud resources.
- Operates as a trusted, collaborative partner with business and IT peers; operates as a project leader on multiple projects and also works on other projects as a member of the team providing advanced technical expertise
- Works on enterprise-wide large and/or complex projects that require the highest level of expertise; participates on project teams, systems and data analysis, design, development, integration, and enhancement activities, as well as related maintenance and more complex production support
- Collaborates with Architects to evaluate and recommend technology advancements and business solutions for infrastructure technologies; identifies opportunities and provides analysis and corresponding recommendations for quality improvements in software solutions, technical standards, methodologies and project team technical gaps and technologies
- Tests and implements cross-functional systems, ensuring system meets the needs of client and business; provides continuous support to internal and external clients who are experiencing problems with server hardware, operating systems, and related utilities, maintains mainframe operating systems or major subsystems, and associated software and hardware products; handles unresolved support issues across multiple areas of expertise
- Leads development of new cross-functional software systems using disciplined software development processes, ensuring systems meet the needs of the customer and the business
- Performs other duties as required
Total Rewards
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000.
In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities. Travel may be required for a final interview. #DICE