Lead Software Engineer

About the role

You’ll serve as the hands-on technical leader for a team within Guardian’s Digital & Technology organization. You’ll guide engineers in building secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions, while ensuring engineering practices align to Guardian’s architectural and delivery standards. Working closely with the Product D&T Leader and Product Owner, you’ll translate business outcomes into technical execution and foster a culture of engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Architect, design, and develop robust, scalable, and secure software applications using modern engineering practices.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Design and implement Microservices Architecture to create highly modular and maintainable systems.
• Utilize Cloud Computing platforms to build and deploy scalable and resilient applications.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-volume, high-usage eSuite portals and APIs, utilizing React, Next.js.
• Conduct thorough Debugging and Software Testing to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Manage code repositories and collaborate effectively using Version Control Systems.
• Integrate various systems and platforms through Web Services Integration.
• Demonstrate strong Analytical Acumen to solve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior engineering role.
• 3-5 years of experience successfully developing APIs using C#, .NET Core, and building modern web applications using React and Next.js.
• Strong .NET & C# expertise on backend services with async programming and memory management.
• Strong proficiency in front-end development with React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and responsive CSS.
• Experienced in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience building responsive, cross-browser compatible user interfaces.
• 5+ years working with Web API (.NET core), REST Services, WCF or SOAP Services.
• Experience developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and/or Next.js.
• 5+ years of experience in database principles, such as SQL.
• Experience with Splunk (logging), AppDynamics, JSON/XML, Caching, Performance Analysis & Profiling.
• Experience resolving code smells, vulnerabilities, and application security flaws.
• Experience with source code repositories tools, BitBucket, GitHub.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, AWS, ECS, Docker and EKS.
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with business partners and technology teams.
• Strong knowledge of release/build/configuration management practices.
• Strong understanding of software best-practices as it applies to web and business application development with hands on architecture design and development experience required in building APIs and front-end applications for large scale platforms.
• Demonstrable understanding of object-oriented design/development, functional programming, service-oriented architecture, and modern front-end frameworks.
• 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 Kanban, Scrum, or Scaled Agile is required.
• Experience working in a rapid and agile development environment with frequent deliveries.
• Passion for building seamless user experiences and collaborating across the stack.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior engineering role.
• 3-5 years of experience successfully developing APIs using C#, .NET Core, and building modern web applications using React and Next.js.
• Strong .NET & C# expertise on backend services with async programming and memory management.
• Strong proficiency in front-end development with React, Next.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and responsive CSS.
• Experienced in object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience building responsive, cross-browser compatible user interfaces.
• 5+ years working with Web API (.NET core), REST Services, WCF or SOAP Services.
• Experience developing and maintaining front-end applications using React and/or Next.js.
• 5+ years of experience in database principles, such as SQL.
• Experience with Splunk (logging), AppDynamics, JSON/XML, Caching, Performance Analysis & Profiling.
• Experience resolving code smells, vulnerabilities, and application security flaws.
• Experience with source code repositories tools, BitBucket, GitHub.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, AWS, ECS, Docker and EKS.
• Ability to interact and communicate successfully with business partners and technology teams.
• Strong knowledge of release/build/configuration management practices.
• Strong understanding of software best-practices as it applies to web and business application development with hands on architecture design and development experience required in building APIs and front-end applications for large scale platforms.
• Demonstrable understanding of object-oriented design/development, functional programming, service-oriented architecture, and modern front-end frameworks.
• 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 Kanban, Scrum, or Scaled Agile is required.
• Experience working in a rapid and agile development environment with frequent deliveries.
• Passion for building seamless user experiences and collaborating across the stack.

Skills

• Strong analytical acumen.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Experience with Cloud Computing platforms.
• Experience with Web API (.NET core).
• Experience with REST Services, WCF or SOAP Services.
• Experience with React and Next.js.
• Experience with database principles, such as SQL.
• Experience with Splunk (logging), AppDynamics, JSON/XML, Caching, Performance Analysis & Profiling.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, AWS, ECS, Docker and EKS.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$99,150.00 - $162,885.00

Schedule

Hybrid 3 days in Bethlehem, PA or Holmdel, NJ