Job Information
Guardian Life Lead Software Engineer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Description
The Lead Software Engineer will lead the development and delivery of key technology components under the Individual Markets Technology organization for the Life Administration system (LCS). This role will work directly with cross-functional stakeholders, provider partners and development team members to define, design and deliver the technical solutions that will support the business’s vision, strategy and goals.
You are
A self-starter, continuous learner and experienced technical leader who can transform abstract ideas into actionable customer solutions, partnering across the company with architects, engineers, product managers, business partners and executive stakeholders.
You will
Lead the efforts of development team(s) consisting of resources spread across multiple time zones. Work with offshore counterpart to coordinate completion of all team assignments, ensuring deadlines and milestones are met.
Work with the development team(s) to ensure consistent software architecture and coding practices are used in all applications.
Take a leadership and mentoring role when working with less experienced staff always raising the bar of technical expertise within the organization.
Informs project stakeholders on progress and potential problems that jeopardize deadlines and milestones. Makes recommendations and modifications; removes obstacles.
Helps to Define roles and responsibilities within the development team. Is agile and flexible, shifting resources to align with changing priorities.
Works with Product Owners and Scrum Masters on feasibility analysis, costs, and resource projections, facilitates architects and teams to generate technical design plans, ensures product specifications and quality standards are met.
Liaise with Production Support teams to ensure well-planned and timely handoffs of new features, thorough documentation including a well-groomed document repository, and committed partnership for escalated defects or severity events.
Works with architects to determine the best technical solutions and applications for overall use in company products. Provides technical consultation to executive staff in determining competitive strategies.
Lead implementation efforts for new applications and code updates. Work with enterprise and shared service teams on infrastructure setup, review board approvals, and deployment coordination.
Stays abreast of new technology trends and advantages. Makes recommendations for direction of new and existing products. Defines application roadmaps which includes a strategy around minimizing technical debt.
Reviews and approves all coding and documentation, user manuals, testing documentation and procedures for existing and future applications.
Ensure compliance with security, privacy, legal, infrastructure, and administrative/corporate processes and policies.
Works with Production Support and other Shared Services teams in support of our products and customer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration or equivalent educational or professional experience and/or qualifications.
10+ years of experience working in supporting multiple software projects in various IT roles.
Experience performing systems analysis of Mainframe life insurance administration systems.
Prior/Current experience in Life insurance Products
In-depth insurance domain knowledge.
Experience performing systems analysis of Mainframe life insurance admin system using COBOL language.
Experience working with DB2 or any relational database.
In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycles including Agile development and testing.
Excellent written and verbal communications, organization, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
Strong management, communication, technical and remote collaboration skills.
Excellent team collaboration skills, including experience in dealing with multiple projects and multi-functional teams, and ability to coordinate across teams in a large matrix organization environment.
Strong relationship building and maintaining skills. Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with clients (internal and external).
Proven ability to take leadership role in projects that span multiple teams, ability to deliver on time working in a fast-paced agile environment
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 paced, changing environment where many of your teammates are remote and/or in different time zones.
Has strong presentation and collaboration skills and can clearly articulate all aspects of the job requirements, including the creation of formal documentation
Ability to travel up to 10%
Location/Travel
Live within commutable distance to one of the following locations Holmdel, NJ; New York, NY; Bethlehem, PA; Pittsfield, MA; with work from home flexibility
Occasional travel to other Guardian offices (0-10%)
Our Promise:
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
We offer:
Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way.
Competitive compensation package.
Excellent medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period.
Life and disability insurance.
A great 401(k) with company match.
Tuition assistance paid parental leave and backup family care.
Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent.
Flexible time off, dress code, and work location policies to balance your work and life in the ways that suit you best.
Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity in all that we do.
Social responsibility in all aspects of our work. We volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability.
About Guardian
Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for 160 years. Every day, we serve approximately 29 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. We help people and their families pursue financial security and well-being in life, health, and wealth. We help companies take care of their employees. And we help people recover and thrive after unexpected loss.
From our founding in 1860, when a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families, doing the right thing for our policyholders and customers has guided everything we do. Our dedication to customers has helped us remain one of the most highly rated in client satisfaction and financial strength (https://www.guardianlife.com/financial-highlights) . And as one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at www.GuardianLife.com .
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.
Salary Range
$95,060.00 - $156,170.00
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.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
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 applicant_accommodation@glic.com .
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 .