Technical Lead

TIAA; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA in New Jersey is seeking a Technical Lead PL to guide experienced software engineers in end-to-end design, development, and delivery of technology-enabled applications and services. You will ensure schedules and quality meet specifications while aligning with roadmaps and architectural standards.

Responsibilities include design and development of new software, coordinating coding and testing, managing delivery commitments, and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in Java development with enterprise ownership.
• 5+ years governance of SDLC and API security standards.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops technical solutions for new software development and enhancements.
• Coordinates coding and unit testing phases and facilitates code reviews.
• Approves domain solutions and implements changes per plan.
• Liaises with Senior Leadership on risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Manages delivery of project commitments, including quality and timeliness.
• Contributes to process improvements to reduce cost and complexity.
• Ensures alignment with platform roadmap across initiatives.
• Direct reports performance management and development reviews.

Skills

Java development

SDLC governance

People management

Production support

Vulnerability remediation

AWS EKS

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

AI governance tools

Financial services domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Technical Lead PL manages experienced professionals and provides technical leadership in the end to end design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services. This job is responsible for meeting development schedules and delivering high quality solutions that meet technical specifications and design requirements. This job manages the specification and software design phases of the software development life cycle. This job may also manage the design and implementation of new software development and enhancement efforts and software testing with other technologists.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Designs and develops technical solutions of new software development and enhancement efforts.
• Coordinates coding and unit testing phases of system development and facilitates code reviews.
• Approves domain solutions and executes changes in line with the implementation plan.
• Liaises with Senior Leadership on project, operational, and strategy risks and opportunities, along with corrective action plans when required.
• Manages delivery on all project and operational commitments, including quality and timeliness metrics.
• Provides input into process improvements, cost reduction efforts, tool development to improve the software development and support process in a way that reduces complexity, improves service, and reduces cost.
• Understands the platform technical and business roadmap and ensures that all initiatives are aligned with the roadmap.
• Manages performance of direct reports through regular, timely feedback and the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and development.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Java development experience (Java 17+), including architecture ownership for enterprise platforms
• 5+ years owning SDLC governance, architectural decision-making, and API security standards
• 3+ years of people management or technical leadership experience
• 3+ years owning Level 1 production support strategy for business-critical systems
• Experience monitoring and remediating vulnerabilities across production releases

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS EKS and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, CloudBees, ArgoCD)
• Experience defining governance frameworks and quality/security guardrails for AI-assisted development tools
• Financial services or insurance industry experience, particularly annuity products, recordkeeping, or accumulation ledger systems

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date

2026-09-10

Base Pay Range

$137,000/yr - $200,000/yr

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits And Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS EKS and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, CloudBees, ArgoCD)
• Experience defining governance frameworks and quality/security guardrails for AI-assisted development tools
• Financial services or insurance industry experience, particularly annuity products, recordkeeping, or accumulation ledger systems