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Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Con.*

Position Overview

As a Lead Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you are a recognized expert and technical leader within the organization. You will apply deep analytical and machine learning expertise to solve complex enterprise problems while shaping the technical direction of data science and AI initiatives. You seek to understand first, build scalable solutions that drive strategic growth and value, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment.

You will play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI and advanced analytics capabilities, influencing tooling standards, MLOps practices, and responsible AI adoption across the organization. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.

• Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.

• Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

• Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.

• Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.

• Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.

• Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in data science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a project leadership role.

• Experience building and deploying production solutions

• Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including MLflow (or similar) for experiment tracking and model management.

• 2+ years of experience in Insurance, actuarial, or a related field

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python

• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization, data wrangling techniques, NLP approaches, ML model selection.

• Solid understanding of model approaches to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding explainability/interpretability of advanced AI/ML models

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and developments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced ML models.

• Familiarity with modern ML debugging, evaluation, and optimization tools such as DSpy or equivalent.

• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, fairness assessment, and model risk management.

• Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations.

• Background in finance, healthcare, or other specialized industries.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*Securian Financial Groups internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst.

Position Summary:

Are you an experienced application developer passionate about creating impactful technology solutions? Securian Financial is seeking an Engineering Senior Analyst with 2-4 years of proven application development experience, specifically skilled in Java, Mainframe, and Informatica, to join our Life & Annuity Actuarial Systems Technology team. As a crucial member of our agile scrum team, you'll innovate, optimize data processing, and support critical actuarial systems, leveraging a diverse technology stack including AWS, Spring, SQL Server, and Oracle.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Own critical business application support, promptly resolving complex production issues to ensure reliable and efficient operations.
• Drive modernization initiatives such as Application Rationalization and migration to AWS, significantly enhancing our systems' capabilities and performance.
• Become a subject matter expert in Individual Life and Annuity business processes, influencing strategic decisions and technical planning.
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Lead and execute projects through detailed analysis, thoughtful design, robust development, rigorous testing, seamless integration, and successful implementation.
• Encourage innovation and creativity through a proactive test-and-learn approach, contributing actively to continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of proven professional experience in application development.
• Extensive experience (3+ years) in Java development, particularly using Spring and Spring Batch frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong expertise in Mainframe systems and Informatica ETL tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in system design and analysis.
• Expertise in Mainframe systems and Informatica ETL tools.
• Previous exposure to actuarial systems or financial services technology environments.

#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

Sr. Product Manager

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Product Manager on our Health Solutions team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Product Manager, you will provide analytical
oversight of the portfolio lifecycle and target markets for the Credentialing
Product Portfolio. This includes assessing and evaluating new opportunities and
markets for growth to support go-to-market planning and execution. Inform
product vision through analysis, execution, and implementation. Actively work with business
development, sales, and marketing teams on strategic initiatives and and
cross-functional alignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Portfolio Analysis & Market Assessment

• Evaluate new markets for the AMA's credentialing business, inclusive of developing business and financial models along with supporting companion strategies for product development and launch.
• Lead defined product team efforts focusing on new data acquisition and credentials verification of non-physician clinician types to support credentialing offerings, developing business cases when appropriate.
• In conjunction with leadership and product and business development team, contribute to the development and enhancement of a multi-year product roadmap and build consensus and enthusiasm among stakeholders.
• Facilitate development of an innovation pipeline utilizing deep understanding of emerging trends in the health care marketplace to support innovation and inform positioning of AMA credentialing solutions for growth in evolving markets.
• Analyze and recommend approaches for maximizing market share and contribution margins in existing markets.
• Work with leaders across AMA (e.g., IT, Legal, Finance, and Advocacy) to support alignment of intiatives with technical capabilities, economic models and legal and compliance requirements.

Industry Analysis

• Stay current on industry trends, accreditation standards, regulations and customer needs and behaviors associated with the Credentialing Solutions Portfolio.
• Source third-party market research and analysis, as needed, working procurement to define needs and source market research and analysis work, including customer research, market analysis and competitor analysis.
• Produce analytical and product-focused presentations for both internal and external audiences.

• Collaborate with Account Management and Marketing to deliver value messaging linked to the targeted markets and segments.
• Provide key inputs to enable marketing to develop Sales Enablement and Channel Enablement materials aligned to the new solutions' value propositions. Manage creation of and ensure quality of product artifacts. Align product and go-to-market planning and execution.
  

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field required; MBA preferred.
2. 7+ years of health care-focused experience in new product development and/or health care data industry.
3. 5+ years of demonstrated experience supporting strategic growth initiatives.
4. Strong business acumen to develop and communicate recommendations to leadership.
5. Excellent data synthesis and financial modeling skills to critically analyze and interpret market research and other data, to inform the development of business cases and plans.
6. Familiarity with emerging technologies and solutions.
7. Interpersonal skills and temperament to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a matrixed and complicated environment.
8. Strong oral and written communications skills; able to express complex business concepts effectively. Strong presentation skills required to evangelize products in the marketplace.
9. Proactively initiates, develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external team members to achieve results. Works well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience and can effectively inform a team toward a direction or recommendation based on data and insights.
10. Able to cultivate and sustain working relationships with executives at key clients, industry influencers, and other collaborators.
11. Some travel involved.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $119,074-$157,855. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Analyst or Data Science Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary

As an Operational Support Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you will bridge advanced analytics and day-to-day business operations by designing, deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving AI-driven solutions that support enterprise processes.

This role focuses on supporting reliable, scalable, and explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision support, customer experience, and risk management across Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing functions.

You will operate at the intersection of data science, MLOps, and the business - ensuring models are maintained, enhanced, monitored, and aligned with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

AI Solution Development & Deployment

• Work with business teams to enhance existing solutions to enhance and optimize existing AI/ML solutions.

• Deploy and manage solutions using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker).

Operational Model Support & Optimization

• Monitor model performance, data drift, and operational KPIs.

• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance and optimize models for performance, stability, and cost efficiency.

• Establish measurement frameworks to quantify operational impact of deployed solutions.

Data Engineering & Analytical Execution

• Transform structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into actionable features and insights.

• Perform exploratory analysis and visualization to identify operational improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize data solutions.

Stakeholder Engagement & Explainability

• Partner with cross-functional operational stakeholders to understand business workflows and translate them into AI-enabled solutions.

• Communicate complex AI methodologies and results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ensure model transparency, explainability, fairness, and ethical AI application in alignment with enterprise governance standards.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, or supporting production AI/ML models in cloud environments.

• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with tools such as AWS SageMaker and GitHub.

• Experience building operationalized data science solutions (not just prototypes).

• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and model validation techniques.

• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, model outputs, and operational trade-offs to stakeholders.

• Strong ethical judgment with a commitment to responsible and unbiased AI development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning.

• Experience supporting AI solutions in operational or production environments.

• Familiarity with MLOps practices, model governance frameworks, and automation tooling.

• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services preferred).

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here