Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack

Lead Software Engineer
As a Lead Software Engineer, required to lead the technical aspects of large application implementation. This can include smaller-scale projects, and/or components of large-scale projects. Provide Technical expertise to internal Guardian Front End cloud-based portals. This includes leading the design and full life cycle for various systems enhancements. Working with offshore Guardian team to ensure projects are completed on-time and on budget. Provide project oversight where needed which includes project plans, risk/issue reports, IT governance tasks for the project assigned. Work with the business analyst, technical analyst and solution architects to ensure requirements are captured and accurately reflect the business need. Work collaborative with other IT areas toward the common goal of delivering a quality product that meets the project timelines and business needs.
You Are:

• A hands-on engineer who possesses enterprise development skills. You are a problem solver who thrives under pressure and goes above and beyond to develop solutions.

You Will:

• Design, develop and deploy large scale cloud-based backend systems.
• Work as part of a scrum team to implement business requirements in a timely, performance-centric and maintainable manner.
• Collaborate with Technical Teams, Technical Managers, Solution architects, Project Managers, and subject matter experts to understand, plan, design, document technical design and implement solutions.
• Evaluate business requirements from a technical standpoint and able to provide time and cost estimates.
• Support installation of new or modified systems, providing post-implementation support
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, legal, infrastructure, and administrative/corporate processes and policies.
• Ensure project success by reviewing timelines, estimates, dependencies, and requirements documents while providing feedback.
• Partner with stakeholders, educating, negotiating, and influencing them on implementation options and risks.
• Act independently and as part of a team to translate business and technical requirements into well-engineered, tested, and deployed applications.
• Learn and adhere to Gurdian SDLC processes.
• Research and develop new insights, solutions, and improvements.
• Assist in resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Use the latest technology tools for development which may include AI for development.
• Some travel between Hub offices

Collaborate with Offshore Team which includes:

• Collaboration with offshore developers and offshore managers
• Daily progress and workflow reporting
• Technical issue resolution
• Supporting installation of new or modified systems, providing post-implementation support
• Mentoring and guiding junior developers

Work stream responsibilities:

• be responsible for architecture and technical decisions made in designated work streams, prepare design documentation.
• review and approve functional and non-functional development and build implementation guidelines for developers.
• support developers during implementation by explaining design principles and details and solving design and implementation issues.
• participate in code reviews.
• provides scope estimations for assigned work streams.

Communication:

• present high-level and low-level design to relevant partners
• report potential risks and dependencies to the project lead architect and delivery managers.
• participate in architectural discussions and lead such discussions on the architectural level internally, and, upon request, with the customer and partner teams.
• work with vendor product management and engineering departments to align project implementation design and architecture for compatibility with future versions and to minimize potential upgrade effort.
• contribute to the knowledge sharing platform.

You Have:

• 8+ years of professional experience as a software developer with a greater focus on backend architecture
• A deep knowledge of modern web frameworks and web architecture best practices and patterns
• Java, Spring Boot, J2EE, JavaScript (Es6), REST, NOSQL, Node
• Proficiency in SQL, database management
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and current on REACT.
• Knowledge of UI, LESS, SCSS, HTML responsive design, e.g. CSS grid, flexbox, media queries
• Knowledge of Responsive design using Material design, Bootstrap or equivalent
• Knowledge of web libraries, frameworks and exited to learn.
• Experience with building system using CI, CD, GIT, Jenkins, and Dev tools like eclipse, VScode, etc
• Strong sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience.
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.
• Proven capability in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset
• Experience with CI/CD and GIT, Jenkins or similar
• Experience with SOAP, REST APIs and REST API best practices
• Experience in debugging technical issues by looking at application logs along with in-depth debugging skills on different browsers.
• Familiarity in AWS CloudWatch and Splunk
• Familiarity with Safe Agile process and planning, Jira, Confluence etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and MS Visio or other designing tools.
• Group insurance experience considered.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent

Location & Travel:

• Hybrid - 2 Days a week in one of our offices in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA office.

Salary Range
$114,080.00 - $187,415.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.