Overview

The Lead Software Engineer works with various collaborators in both technical and non-technical areas and serves as a mentor and SME for the solutions in which they are assigned. In this role, the senior software engineer can expect to design, develop, implement, and maintain .NET applications using Java/REST API/REACT/jquery/ javascript/mySQL/postgres. Additionally, the senior software engineer will provide guidance to Guardian’s production support teams. The senior software engineer can expect to contribute greatly in the transition from existing legacy solutions to Guardian’s new group platform. This includes integrating existing distributed solutions with our new platform via API and MQ while slowly replacing the legacy integration.

You will join a team that is part of a SAFe Agile Release Train. In this position, you will be expected to guide the team technically, work with developers located in India, and work with our vendor’s developers and leads around the world.

You Will:

• Receive training and knowledge transfer from Java developers, the current team lead, and SMEs to accelerate your transition into the senior software engineer role.

• Perform the technical leadership role for one of our key group insurance applications. Team will comprise developers based in India.

• Work with our API and MQ teams to integrate our distributed solutions with our new group insurance platform.

• Take the lead in troubleshooting distributed application related issues such as UI performance, SQL tuning, and error analysis.

• Engage in Proof of Concept, prototyping, and feasibility analysis to resolve best approach to requirements and problems.

• Work with the key stakeholders of the Agile Release Train to determine support schedules and work hand offs.

• Attend all SAFe ceremonies and actively participate.

• Create and maintain postgres and mySQL stored procedures.

• Analyze existing programs and stored procedures for refactoring opportunities.

• Guide and train new team members as they come onboard.

• Recommend improvements by studying current practices and proposing/designing modifications.

• Collaborate and connect with all levels of management.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience and excellent programming skills using Java, Rest API, REACT, jquery, javascript, postgres/mySQL.

• Exposure and experience with postgre and mySQL stored procedures and utilities.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with Agile Software Development Process using Kanban, Scrum, or the Scaled Agile Framework.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Development experience in a cross-platform and multi-tier environment.

• Critical thinking skills, ability to define problems, establish facts and draw conclusions.

• A strong drive and willingness to grow beyond your current position and responsibilities.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with COBOL, DB2, VSAM, JCL, & IBM utilities.

• Experience with DB2 and COBOL stored procedures and utilities.

• Experience in Mainframe CICS Web Services and IBM MQ programming.

• Experience in performance tuning and troubleshooting mainframe applications.

• Scrum master experience.

• Knowledge of group insurance.

Location

• 2 Days a week at a Guardian Location in New York, NY, Holmdel, , or Bethlehem, PA.

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

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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 .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .