Lead Engineer: Annuity Platforms & Transformation

Guardian Life Insurance; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 127,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive design, architecture, and technology direction across its Annuity platforms and transformation programs in the United States. The role focuses on aligning engineering execution with Guardian’s 2030 technology strategy and business objectives.

You will partner with business leaders, product managers, enterprise architects, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that enhance customer and advisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, including experience as a senior/lead engineer in enterprise platforms.
• Strong experience in API-driven and event-driven architecture patterns, including orchestration across distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Enable the end-to-end technology vision, architecture, and solution strategy across the annuity ecosystem.
• Define technology guardrails to ensure consistency across annuity platforms.
• Lead architecture reviews, design governance, and critical technical decision-making.
• Translate strategic business objectives into scalable, secure, and maintainable technology solutions.

Job description

Guardian Life Insurance is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive design, architecture, and technology direction across its Annuity platforms and transformation programs in the United States. The role focuses on aligning engineering execution with Guardian’s 2030 technology strategy and business objectives.

You will partner with business leaders, product managers, enterprise architects, and external partners to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions that enhance customer and advisor