What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at Guardian Life?
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work on deploying and managing applications on AWS and other cloud platforms, using various software frameworks such as Java, Node.js, Angular, React, and .NET. This position requires technical knowledge on AWS, SDLC concepts and will work independently with application development teams, business leaders, data and technical management to develop both architecture framework, and deliver solutions across multiple business units leveraging the use of container / microservice architecture and related platform.
We stand by our “Insurance for the People” mission, working hard to democratize insurance, making it accessible to everyone — regardless of whether they are employed, working for themselves, or between jobs. We are focused on making our customers’ lives better and easier, measuring results, and we see every project as an opportunity to work on something meaningful and learn something new.
What you will get to do :
Be Creative - have the freedom to innovate, modernize and create technical solutions to solve complex business problems to support multiple lines of business.
Be Collaborative - work with product and design to deliver robust user experiences.
Be Precise - understand the business goals behind every feature and create a solution that can deliver
Be Awesome - launch products that you can be proud of and help individuals.
What you bring to the table :
4 years of experience delivering high-performance, public-facing web applications that haddemonstrative business impact.
Proficiency in Javascript / Typescript (Node / React / Next / NestJS / Jest), best practices of developing APIs (REST / GraphQL) and integration with third-party systems. Nice-to-have is experience with Redis, Micro-Frontends and Micro-services.
Mastery of web fundamentals, including vanilla Javascript, HTML, CSS, performance, and networking.
Experience developing complex applications in an Agile environment as part of a team of engineers,designers, product experts, marketers, and strategists
Experience with modern web application development, including building tools, testing, CI / CD, and AWS. Moreover, strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of security best practices, eg : OWASP, dealing with PII data
Excitement, energy, and strong people skills including excellent written and verbal communication.
BA / BS degree in computer science or related field
Location
- At least three days a week at Guardian Location in New York, NY, Holmdel, NJ or Bethlehem, PA
Salary Range :
116,350.00 - $191,155.00
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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com / careers / corporate / benefits . 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 .
Current Guardian Colleagues : Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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 .
Salary : $116,350 - $191,155
