Senior Software Engineer (Java, React)

Guardian Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life Insurance Company is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Developer to join the Enterprise Business & Technology Services team. You will design, implement, and unit test features for a business-critical website, collaborating with security and product owners to ensure alignment with governance and SAFe processes.

Requirements include 6+ years in full stack development with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, plus experience with Tomcat, AWS, microservices, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of full stack experience with Java/J2EE and front-end tech.
• Knowledge of Java/J2EE stack, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, TypeScript and GraphQL.
• Experience with Tomcat, AWS, microservices, and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Strong automation, release/build/configuration management practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Insurance domain familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and unit test features for a business-critical website.
• Collaborate with security and governance teams to meet standards.
• Work with product owners to decompose features.
• Align with governance requirements for development effort.
• Participate in a SAFe agile team with developers, QA, and partners.
• Maintain existing software and documentation.

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

React

Node.js

Next JS

Nest JS

TypeScript

Micro-Frontends

JPA/Hibernate/iBatis

REST APIs

GraphQL

SQL

Oracle

DB2

Apache Tomcat

AWS

Micro-services

Release/Build/Config

Job description

Hybrid - In office 3 days per week

Holmdel

Bethlehem

New York

Full time

R000109899

Do you have the desire to join a collaborative & innovative team? Is a culture where “People Count” and “We do the Right Thing” and “We Hold Ourselves to Very High Standard meaningful to you? If so, Guardian Life Insurance Company is actively seeking a passionate, driven and self-motivated Full Stack Developer to join our Enterprise Business & Technology Services team!

In this role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining new features for a business-critical website.

You will: (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop and unit test features for business critical website

• Collaborate and align with security standards prescribed by security office

• Work in partnership with product owners to decompose features

• Align with Project Governance requirements for development effort.

• Work in a SAFe agile team environment with other developers, QA, business users, and other internal teams as well as periodic external partners.

• Maintain existing software and software documentation.

You Have (Required Skills)

• 6 or more years of full stack technology experience in J2EE & front end technologies

• Solid command over Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Next JS, Nest JS, TypeScript, Micro-Frontends, JPA/Hibernate/iBatis, REST API's, GraphQL, SQL, Oracle, DB2

• Familiar with Apache Tomcat, AWS, Micro-services

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

• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team

• Well familiar with Insurance Domain

• 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 Scaled Agile, Scrum, Kanban

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent

• You reside in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania

Location:

• Hybrid Schedule - 3 days in office in either Holmdel (NJ), Bethlehem (PA), Pittsfield (MA), or Hudson Yards (NYC)

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.

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 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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