Lead Software Engineer

Guardian Life; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life is seeking a Tech Lead to serve as a hands-on technical leader within its Digital & Technology organization. The role focuses on guiding engineers to build secure, scalable solutions that meet Guardian’s architectural standards.

You will mentor engineers, design robust software using microservices, React/Next.js, and cloud platforms, and oversee the full SDLC while collaborating with Product D&T leadership to translate business goals into technical execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development with leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of API development using C#, .NET Core, and front-end with React/Next.js.
• Strong .NET/C# expertise on backend with async programming and memory management.
• Proficiency in React/Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and responsive CSS.
• Experience with REST, WCF or SOAP, and web API development.
• 5+ years of SQL database experience.
• Experience with cloud, CI/CD, Docker, ECS, and EKS.
• Source control with GitHub/Bitbucket and collaboration across teams.
• Knowledge of release/build/configuration management and agile methodologies.
• Security-focused development and ability to resolve code smells/vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to foster a high-performing environment.
• Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable, and secure applications using modern practices.
• Oversee full SDLC from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Design and implement microservices architecture for modular systems.
• Utilize cloud platforms to deploy scalable applications.
• Develop and deploy eSuite portals and APIs using React/Next.js.
• Conduct thorough debugging and testing to resolve issues.
• Manage repositories and collaborate via version control.
• Integrate systems and platforms through web services integration.
• Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to translate outcomes into tech execution.

Skills

Team leadership

API development

C#/.NET Core

React/Next.js

REST/SOAP/WCF

Cloud platforms

Docker/ECS/EKS

CI/CD

Performance analysis

Software security

GitHub/Bitbucket

Web services integration

Tools

Splunk

AppDynamics

JSON/XML

Caching

GitHub

Bitbucket

Docker

ECS

Kubernetes

Job description

Hybrid - In office 3 days per week

Bethlehem

Holmdel

Full time

R000109079

As a Tech Lead, you’ll serve as the hands-on technical leader for a team within Guardian’s Digital & Technology organization. You’ll guide engineers in building secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while ensuring engineering practices align to Guardian’s architectural and delivery standards. Working closely with the Product D&T Leader and Product Owner, you’ll translate business outcomes into technical execution and foster a culture of engineering excellence

You Are

A self-starter, continuous learner and hands-on technical engineer who can translate vision from the Platform / Product D&T leader into development by partnering across the engineers, product managers, business partners and executive stakeholders.

You Will

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

• Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable, and secure software applications using modern engineering practices.

• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.

• Design and implement Microservices Architecture to create highly modular and maintainable systems.

• Utilize Cloud Computing platforms to build and deploy scalable and resilient applications.

• Design, develop, and deploy high-volume, high-usage eSuite portals and APIs, utilizing React, Next.js.

• Conduct thorough Debugging and Software Testing to identify and resolve issues efficiently.

• Manage code repositories and collaborate effectively using Version Control Systems.

• Integrate various systems and platforms through Web Services Integration.

• Demonstrate strong Analytical Acumen to solve complex technical challenges.

You Have :

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior engineering role.

• 3-5 years of experience successfully developing APIs using C#, .NET Core, and building modern web applications using React and Next.js.

• Strong .NET & C# expertise on backend services with async programming and memory management.

• Strong proficiency in front-end development with React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and responsive CSS

• Experienced in object-oriented programming and design patterns.

• Experience building responsive, cross-browser compatible user interfaces.

• 5+ years working with Web API (.NET core), REST Services, WCF or SOAP Services.

• Experience developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and/or Next.js.

• 5+ years of experience in database principles, such as SQL

• Working experience with Splunk (logging), AppDynamics, JSON/XML, Caching, Performance Analysis & Profiling,

• Experience resolving code smells, vulnerabilities, and application security flaws.

• Experience with source code repositories tools, BitBucket, GitHub.

• Professional experience with CI/CD pipelines, Aws, ECS, Docker and EKS

• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with business partners and technology teams.

• Strong knowledge of release/build/configuration management practices.

• Strong understanding of software best-practices as it applies to web and business application development with hands on architecture design and development experience required in building APIs and front-end applications for large scale platforms.

• Demonstrable understanding of object-oriented design/development, functional programming, service-oriented architecture, and modern front-end frameworks.

• Ability to prioritize and manage work, adhering to critical and aggressive project timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Extensive experience in Software Development Life Cycle Management using Kanban, Scrum, or Scaled Agile is required.

• Experience working in a rapid and agile development environment with frequent deliveries.

• Passion for building seamless user experiences and collaborating across the stack.

Location:

Hybrid 3 days in Bethlehem, PA or Holmdel, NJ

Salary Range:

$99,150.00 - $162,885.00

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 [e-mail] . Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers (http://%20https://www.guardianlife.com/careers) ). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.

Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to [e-mail] , making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via [e-mail] .

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here (https://www.workday.com/en-us/legal/responsive-ai-and-bias-mitigation.html) .

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 .

Visa Sponsorship:

Guardian 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.