Senior Software Engineer

Guardian Life; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,170 - 156,355; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life in the United States seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Operations Technology team. This hybrid role blends business analysis with hands-on development, translating needs into scalable enterprise applications across the full SDLC.

You will collaborate with business analysts, architects, and global engineers to deliver modern solutions, participate in POCs, and leverage AI-enabled development practices to boost productivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or systems analysis.
• Strong programming skills in Java, REST APIs, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL and NoSQL, Relational DB.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and user stories.
• Develop and maintain applications using Java, REST APIs, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot APIs using tools such as Postman and SoapUI.
• Support integration with enterprise systems and back‑office platforms.
• Perform unit testing and support integration testing efforts.
• Provide production support, including issue resolution and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to application modernization, cloud adoption, and innovation initiatives.
• Participate in proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and leverage AI tools to improve development efficiency.
• Continuously build skills through training, certifications, and hands‑on learning.
• QA Testing

Skills

Java

REST APIs

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

NoSQL

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postman

SoapUI

Job description

Senior Software Engineer/Technical Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Group Operations Technology team. This hybrid role combines business analysis and hands‑on development, enabling you to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions. You will work across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), partnering with cross‑functional teams—including Business Analysts, Architects, and global engineering teams—to deliver modern, high‑quality enterprise applications. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to modernization initiatives and leverage AI‑enabled development practices to enhance productivity and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, system designs, and user stories
• Develop and maintain applications using Java, REST APIs, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore teams to deliver scalable solutions
• Analyze and troubleshoot APIs using tools such as Postman and SoapUI
• Support integration with enterprise systems and back‑office platforms
• Perform unit testing and support integration testing efforts
• Provide production support, including issue resolution and root cause analysis
• Contribute to application modernization, cloud adoption, and innovation initiatives
• Participate in proof‑of‑concepts (POCs) and leverage AI tools to improve development efficiency
• Continuously build skills through training, certifications, and hands‑on learning
• QA Testing

Qualifications

Required (Need to Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in software development or systems analysis
• Strong programming skills in Java, REST APIs, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL and NoSQL, Relational DB
• Experience with MVC architecture and multi‑tier application design
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban)
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Exposure to cloud technologies (like AWS, AZURE)
• Perform quality assurance activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution, to ensure the delivery of high‑quality software

Preferred skills

• Experience with TIBCO Business Works, iProcess, or workflow automation tools
• Experience in performance testing and system tuning
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools
• Domain experience in Insurance or Financial Services
• Experience in Python coding

Location

Three days a week at a Guardian location in Bethlehem, PA, Holmdel, NJ or New York, NY

Salary Range

$95,170.00 - $156,355.00

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.

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 inquiries related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

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.

Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

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