by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This role is built for a senior engineer who can handle complex retirement administration systems, deliver large technical changes safely, and jump on production issues with confidence. If you’re strong in legacy and enterprise tech stacks and you document your work like it matters (because it does), this one’s in your lane.
About Protective
Protective helps customers protect what matters most by providing insurance and financial products that offer stability and peace of mind. Their technology teams support systems that serve millions of customers and keep retirement services running reliably. Protective also backs employees with benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote
- Location referenced: Birmingham, AL (role is listed as work from home/remote)
- Salary range: $85,000–$125,000 per year
- Bonus eligibility: annual incentive based on individual and company performance
- Nighttime support may be required for production incidents
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, test, implement, maintain, and support multiple administration systems and processes
- Research and evaluate information needed to develop and maintain large, complex systems and support processes
- Construct, modify, and test large-scale system changes and enhancements
- Diagnose complex production issues and implement quality fixes quickly to reduce business impact
- Create thorough technical documentation for all programming changes and enhancements
- Partner with business users to understand needs, communicate impact, and recommend solutions
- Proactively suggest process improvements and support high-quality customer outcomes
- Manage technical tasks within large projects to ensure delivery aligns with project plans
- Lead by example, provide feedback to peers, and support skill development across the team
What You Need
- 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Extensive experience with COBOL, VSAM, Oracle, Unix, XML, Java, and web services development (preferred)
- Experience with LIDP’s The Administrator (ADMI) and/or Titanium systems (ideal)
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, production support, and documentation skills
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning outcomes end to end
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)
- Familiarity with annuity and VUL products, including accounting/claims/finance concepts (preferred)
- AI experience in a development environment (ideal)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time away benefits (PTO, paid parental leave, short-term disability, cultural observance day)
- Healthcare account contributions
- Pension plan
- 401(k) with company match
- ProHealth Rewards wellbeing platform with cash rewards
- Benefits eligibility may vary by position per plan terms
If you’re the person people call when the system is complex and the stakes are real, this is the kind of role that rewards that muscle.
Be the steady hand on the wheel.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This role is for a seasoned engineer who can design, build, and support large, complex admin systems that sit at the core of retirement services. If you’re strong in legacy-to-modern environments (COBOL to web services), thrive in production support, and can document and communicate like a pro, this is a solid fit.
About Protective
Protective provides protection and peace of mind through insurance and financial products that help customers navigate life’s uncertainties. Their work impacts millions of people, and the technology teams support the systems that keep services reliable and compliant. The company offers robust benefits focused on wellbeing, balance, and long-term financial health.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote
- Location referenced: Birmingham, AL (role is listed as work from home/remote)
- Salary range: $85,000–$125,000 per year
- Bonus eligibility: annual incentive based on individual and company performance
- Nighttime support may be required for production incidents
What You’ll Do
- Design, code, test, implement, maintain, and support multiple administration systems and processes
- Research and evaluate information used to develop and maintain large, complex systems that meet business needs
- Build and test major system changes and enhancements with accuracy and attention to detail
- Diagnose complex production issues quickly and implement high-quality fixes to reduce business impact
- Provide thorough technical documentation for programming changes and enhancements
- Partner with business users to understand needs, communicate clearly, and anticipate downstream impacts of changes
- Recommend solutions and proactively suggest process improvements
- Manage technical tasks within large projects to ensure work aligns with project plans and delivery expectations
- Model strong engineering leadership, provide feedback to peers, and help develop others’ skills
What You Need
- 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
- Strong experience in environments using: COBOL, VSAM, Oracle, Unix, XML, Java, and web services (preferred)
- Experience with LIDP’s The Administrator (ADMI) and/or Titanium systems (ideal)
- Strong debugging, problem analysis, and production support skills
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)
- Familiarity with annuity and VUL products, including accounting/claims/finance concepts (preferred)
- AI experience in a development environment (ideal)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time away benefits (PTO, paid parental leave, short-term disability, cultural observance day)
- Healthcare account contributions
- Pension plan
- 401(k) with company match
- ProHealth Rewards wellbeing platform with cash rewards
- Benefits eligibility may vary by position per plan terms
If you’re the kind of engineer who can keep mission-critical systems stable while pushing smart improvements, this is one to move on.
Bring the depth and the calm under pressure.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is a high-impact product ownership role for someone who can translate business needs into a sharp backlog, keep multiple Agile teams aligned, and consistently deliver value sprint after sprint. If you’re strong in stakeholder management, Agile ceremonies, and Dynamics/CRM work, you’ll be a key driver of execution and adoption.
About Protective
Protective helps people protect what matters most by providing products and support that bring peace of mind during life’s uncertainties. The work impacts millions of customers, and the IT organization plays a major role in delivering reliable, scalable capabilities. Protective emphasizes employee wellbeing with strong benefits and long-term financial programs.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote
- Locations referenced: Birmingham, AL or Cincinnati, OH (role is listed as work from home/remote)
- Salary range: $84,000–$128,000 per year
- Bonus eligibility: annual incentive based on individual and company performance
What You’ll Do
- Own and manage the sprint backlog, including intake, elaboration, and prioritization of work
- Build and maintain the product backlog and translate stakeholder needs into actionable user stories
- Define acceptance criteria, groom the backlog with the planning manager and Agile team, and ensure stories are ready for sprint planning
- Guide priorities as they shift and ensure work aligns to the product vision, MVP, and business value
- Drive completion of multiple features (3+) per quarter and maximize sprint value delivery
- Collaborate daily with Agile teams to meet sprint goals and remove ambiguity around requirements
- Review completed work to confirm acceptance criteria is met and accept/reject iteration results
- Serve as point of contact for testing needs, including SIT coordination and UAT support
- Lead or facilitate Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and sprint reviews across teams
- Support PI planning and quarterly planning activities, including feature tracking and stakeholder alignment
- Champion Agile adoption and maturity, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Provide reporting and regular status updates to business partners and stakeholders
- Build strong relationships across business units, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage expectations on scope, schedule, and constraints
- Mentor junior team members and help train new resources
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (Master’s preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in project management or IT support roles in customer-facing environments with complex relationship management
- 3+ years working with integrated project teams using varied delivery methodologies
- 3+ years experience using ITIL framework for IT service management
- Strong SDLC understanding with Agile experience highly preferred
- Strong requirements analysis and IT process knowledge
- Ability to prioritize demand, manage ambiguity, and drive decisions with good escalation judgement
- Strong communication, negotiation, conflict mitigation, and stakeholder alignment skills
- Microsoft Dynamics and CRM experience (highly preferred)
- Preferred certifications: PMP, CSPO, CSM (or comparable industry certifications)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Mental health benefits and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid time away benefits (PTO, paid parental leave, short-term disability, cultural observance day)
- Healthcare account contributions
- Pension plan
- 401(k) with company match
- ProHealth Rewards wellbeing platform with cash rewards
- Benefits eligibility may vary by position per plan terms
If you like owning the backlog, driving sprint outcomes, and keeping stakeholders aligned without leaving teams guessing, this role is worth a serious look.
Bring the clarity, the cadence, and the backbone.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This role is for a sharp, organized analyst who can turn messy business needs into clean requirements developers can build from. If you’re strong in documentation, SQL, testing, and process improvement, you’ll be a key player driving clarity and better delivery across projects.
About Ylopo
Ylopo is a fast-growing marketing and technology company serving real estate agents with internet marketing services and proprietary lead generation and engagement software. Their culture is built around personal development, strong leadership support, recognition, and continuous learning. They’re scaling fast and looking for people who can keep systems and teams aligned.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote (Philippines)
- Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
- Rate: depends on experience
- Must meet required home setup and system specifications (main + backup)
What You’ll Do
- Gather, document, and validate business requirements and compile them into a Business Requirement Document (BRD)
- Partner with developers and stakeholders to confirm alignment and clarify requirements
- Track and manage requirements through the full project lifecycle, including updates and redefinition when needed
- Write test scripts and execute/document Systems Integration Testing (SIT)
- Log defects, coordinate fixes with developers, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Evaluate business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement solutions
- Support or lead process reviews, optimization strategies, and automation opportunities
- Create process models, diagrams, charts, and visuals that make complex workflows easy to understand
- Conduct end-user training, walkthroughs, and reporting overviews
- Handle spot requests and other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned
What You Need
- 2+ years of experience as an IT Business Analyst
- Excellent documentation skills with strong written, communication, and presentation abilities
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Analytical problem-solving mindset with the ability to simplify complex requirements and propose improvements
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize under pressure
- Understanding of SDLC; Agile delivery experience is a plus
- Proficiency in SQL scripting (required)
- ETL and BI/BA platform experience is a plus
Benefits
- Remote work setup based in the Philippines
- Opportunity to work closely with developers and stakeholders on high-impact projects
- Supportive culture focused on growth, learning, and team collaboration
- Clear expectations around testing, documentation, and process improvement
If you’re ready to be the person who brings order to chaos and helps teams ship smarter, apply while it’s open.
Bring the clarity, the SQL, and the discipline. Ylopo will bring the momentum.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This is a senior-level role for an engineer who can build clean, scalable healthcare applications and keep them healthy in production. You’ll design features end to end, ship with strong engineering discipline, and help mentor the team as Equip grows.
About Equip Health
Equip is a fully virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program built by clinical experts and people with lived experience. Patients receive a dedicated care team, and Equip operates in all 50 states while partnering with most major insurance plans. Their mission is to make treatment that works accessible for everyone who needs it.
Schedule
- Full-time, remote (USA)
- Salary: $127K–$159K (bonus eligible)
- Flexibility to work Eastern/Central time zones
- Travel: once or twice per year for in-person meetings
What You’ll Do
- Build and support cloud-based healthcare web applications, including new feature development and existing platform improvements
- Write clean, scalable code using modern tools and best practices
- Design and implement solutions in AWS and support releases, monitoring, and production issue triage/fixes
- Apply strong engineering standards: automated testing, thorough PR reviews, and fast feedback loops
- Create documentation and proposals for current and proposed architectures and system designs
- Support planning and delivery by estimating work, scheduling development, and balancing tech debt with feature delivery
- Design and deliver microservice-backed web/mobile features with scalable, high-availability architecture
- Coordinate effectively with Engineering and Product partners in an Agile environment
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and lead by example
- Grow deep expertise in your domain area while staying familiar with adjacent domains
- Support additional duties and projects as assigned
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of software development experience, including at least one full-cycle implementation
- Strong experience with:
- Java
- JavaScript/React
- Relational databases
- AWS
- Experience designing and building microservice-based web or mobile applications
- Track record building scalable, performant distributed systems with high availability
- Ability to write clear, maintainable, testable, extensible code
- Strong communication and cross-team coordination skills
- Experience contributing in an Agile environment
- Working knowledge of modern web protocols (REST, OAuth, etc.)
Benefits
- Flex PTO (3–5 weeks/year recommended) plus 11 paid company holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Strong employer contributions to premiums for individuals and families
- Maven reproductive and family care benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial support
- $50/month work-from-home internet stipend
- One-time work-from-home stipend up to $500
If you want to build healthcare tech that scales and actually gets used, this is a strong shot—apply while it’s open.
Bring the systems thinking and the craft. Equip will bring the mission.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
by Terrance Ellis | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
This role is for an automation-first QA leader who wants their work to protect real people, not just releases. You’ll build and scale test automation across web and mobile so Equip can ship fast without sacrificing quality, reliability, or patient trust.
About Equip Health
Equip is a fully virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program built by clinical experts and people with lived experience. Patients receive a dedicated care team, and Equip operates in all 50 states while partnering with most major insurance plans. Their mission is to make treatment that works accessible for everyone who needs it.
Schedule
- Full-time, 100% remote (USA)
- Salary: $125K–$140K (bonus eligible)
- Flexibility to work Eastern/Central time zones
What You’ll Do
- Build and implement test automation frameworks for web applications
- Design, write, and run end-to-end, functional, and integration tests across API and UI layers
- Perform cross-browser and cross-platform testing across desktop, mobile, and tablet
- Partner with engineers to shift testing left and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and improve test health, testability, and performance metrics
- Align testing strategy with Engineering, Product, and Design to match business requirements
- Execute performance, security, and usability testing to ensure application reliability
- Track defects, communicate findings clearly, and improve QA processes continuously
- Support additional projects and duties as assigned
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in software engineering, QA, and test automation for web applications
- Experience with emulators and cloud testing platforms (BrowserStack, Sauce Labs, LambdaTest, etc.)
- Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and automation tools like Playwright (or similar)
- CI/CD experience with Git and CircleCI (or equivalent tools)
- API testing experience using Postman (or similar)
- Strong QA fundamentals across:
- Automated UI testing
- API and back-end testing
- Functional, integration, and system testing
- Cross-platform and cross-browser testing
- Performance, security, and penetration testing
- Experience testing CMS/visual web platforms (e.g., Plasmic) in modern Next.js environments, including layout, accessibility, and performance
- Ability to write clear test plans and comprehensive test cases
- Familiarity with Jira, Zephyr, or similar test management tools
- Working knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL scripting (stored procedures and automation scripts)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Experience with AWS and cloud-based testing environments
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, OAuth, and modern web protocols
Benefits
- Flex PTO (3–5 weeks/year recommended) plus 11 paid company holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Strong employer contributions to premiums for individuals and families
- Maven reproductive and family care benefit
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial support
- $50/month work-from-home internet stipend
- One-time work-from-home stipend up to $500
If you’re ready to build automation that lets teams ship confidently at speed, apply while it’s open.
Bring the frameworks and the standards. Equip will bring the mission.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…
