Senior Software Engineer

Guardian Life

Senior Software Engineer developing key technology components for the Group Benefits Absence Platform. Collaborating with various teams in an Agile environment to drive strategic objectives.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeBethlehem • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,170 - $156,355 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API and micro-service development, cloud-native architecture, and secure programming practices. Proven ability to lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure operational readiness and successful software delivery.

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API DevelopmentMicro-Service ArchitectureJava SpringbootAWS Cloud TechnologyTest Driven Development

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentService-Oriented ArchitectureCloud Security PrinciplesCI/CDSecure Programming PracticesLogging & MonitoringAI Assisted Product DevelopmentSource ControlDeployment CadenceTechnical Design Discussions

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerEKSBitbucketGitAppDynamicsArgoCDCloudWatchSplunkRedis

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentSDLC GovernanceCloud Native Software ArchitectureEnterprise ChangesBusiness Critical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerHibernateJavaRedisSDLCSplunkSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop complex solutions in an Agile environment as part of a global team of engineers, designers, and product experts
Hand-on API or micro-services development
Conduct and lead technical design discussions across multiple technology disciplines to propose viable solutions to complex problems
Develop and build strong relationships across the business to effectively influence and accomplish strategic objectives.
Assist on-shore and off-shore teams with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems and/or programming knowledge.
Mentor and develop new or less experienced team members.
Liaise between software engineering teams and production support to facilitate operational readiness.
Provide required support for escalated issues/defects.
Work with software engineering teams and testing partners to coordinate non-prod deployments
Partner with Release Management team for Production deployments
Partner with SaaS platform provider to deliver the capabilities for the program
Coordinate any enterprise changes with all software engineering teams to get that addressed across teams
Oversee Technical aspects of SDLC Governance process for the program
Analyze application logs (Splunk, Cloudwatch, ArgoCD, AppD) to find the root cause of the reported issues
Create required Monitoring and alerts for the program or work with software engineering team to create
Build and maintain deployment cadence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
5+ years of professional software development experience
Experience with service-oriented and cloud native software architecture
Experience with a broad range of technologies including Java Springboot, Aurora PostgresSQL, Redis, Hibernate, Microsoft Graph API
Experience with modern API/ micro-service development, including build tools, testing and CI/CD
Experience with secure programming practices, software delivery and cloud security principles
Experience with AI assisted product development using Github Co-pilot or Claude
Experience with cloud technology including AWS, Docker, EKS, SNS/SQS, SDK
Experience with source control and development workflows: Bitbucket, Git
Experience with Logging & Monitoring tools like: AppDynamics, ArgoCD, CloudWatch, Splunk, Zenoss
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD)
Familiarity with API architectures including microservice strategy
Proven ability to take lead role in projects that span multiple teams
Proven track record of developing and supporting large scale business critical systems
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; solid understanding of coding aesthetics, able to review code, and provide suggestions
Must be comfortable in a fast pace, changing environment
Have strong presentation and collaboration skills and can clearly articulate all aspects of the job requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities