Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and execute key technology components of the Group Benefits Absence Platform. Absence Comprehensive Experience (ACE) is one of the key initiatives that will drive the success of the Group Benefits growth strategy. It is one of the largest programs within Guardian today. This is not just a multi-year program to re-platform; it is the future of how we transform as a business: bringing a comprehensive Disability and Absence Management suite of offerings to Guardian Insurance customers. This role will work directly with solution architects, testing partners, cross-functional stakeholders and development team members to define, design and deliver the technical solutions that will support the business' vision, strategy and goals. The role will specifically support the objectives aligned with the ACE Program, implementing absence functionality across multiple workstreams.You areA self-starter, continuous learner and experienced technical leader who is able to transform abstract ideas into actionable customer solutions, partnering across the company with engineers, product managers, business partners and executive stakeholders.Essential Functions:Develop complex solutions in an Agile environment as part of a global team of engineers, designers, and product expertsHand-on API or micro-services developmentConduct and lead technical design discussions across multiple technology disciplines to propose viable solutions to complex problemsDevelop and build strong relationships across the business to effectively influence and accomplish strategic objectives.Assist on-shore and off-shore teams with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems and/or programming knowledge. Mentor and develop new or less experienced team members.Liaise between software engineering teams and production support to facilitate operational readiness. Provide required support for escalated issues/defects.Work with software engineering teams and testing partners to coordinate non-prod deploymentsPartner with Release Management team for Production deploymentsPartner with SaaS platform provider to deliver the capabilities for the programCoordinate any enterprise changes with all software engineering teams to get that addressed across teamsOversee Technical aspects of SDLC Governance process for the programAnalyze application logs (Splunk, Cloudwatch, ArgoCD, AppD) to find the root cause of the reported issuesCreate required Monitoring and alerts for the program or work with software engineering team to createBuild and maintain deployment cadenceQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field5+ years of professional software development experienceExperience with service-oriented and cloud native software architectureExperience with a broad range of technologies including Java Springboot, Aurora PostgresSQL, Redis, Hibernate, Microsoft Graph APIExperience with modern API/ micro-service development, including build tools, testing and CI/CDExperience with secure programming practices, software delivery and cloud security principlesExperience with AI assisted product development using Github Co-pilot or ClaudeExperience with cloud technology including AWS, Docker, EKS, SNS/SQS, SDKExperience with source control and development workflows: Bitbucket, GitExperience with Logging & Monitoring tools like: AppDynamics, ArgoCD, CloudWatch, Splunk, ZenossExperience with Test Driven Development (TDD) to make sure 90-100% of code coverage of delivered productFamiliarity with API architectures including microservice strategyProven ability to take lead role in projects that span multiple teams, ability to deliver on time working in a fast-paced agile environmentProven track record of developing and supporting large scale business critical systemsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills; solid understanding of coding aesthetics, able to review code, and provide suggestionsMust be comfortable in a fast pace, changing environmentHave strong presentation and collaboration skills and can clearly articulate all aspects of the job requirements, including the creation of formal documentationHaving Python, ReactJS & Apache Camel experience is a plusHaving FINEOS Group Insurance product knowledge is a plusSalary Range:$95,170.00 - $156,355.00The 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 PromiseAt 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.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian 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.Visa SponsorshipGuardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.