Senior Software Engineer

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and execute key technology components of the Group Benefits Absence Platform. Absence Comprehensive Experience (ACE) is one of the key initiatives that will drive the success of the Group Benefits growth strategy.  It is one of the largest programs within Guardian today.  This is not just a multi-year program to re-platform; it is the future of how we transform as a business: bringing a comprehensive Disability and Absence Management suite of offerings to Guardian Insurance customers.  This role will work directly with solution architects, testing partners, cross-functional stakeholders and development team members to define, design and deliver the technical solutions that will support the business’ vision, strategy and goals.  The role will specifically support the objectives aligned with the ACE Program, implementing absence functionality across multiple workstreams.

You are

A self-starter, continuous learner and experienced technical leader who is able to transform abstract ideas into actionable customer solutions, partnering across the company with engineers, product managers, business partners and executive stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 ...