Lead, Platform Engineer - SaaS Security Posture Management

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions. Your Team & Role As a Lead, Platform Engineer on/in Platform Services within the Chief Technology Office you will partner with product owners, tech leads, designers, engineers and delivery professionals to improve AppOmni, our SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) platform. You will code, test and debug new and existing applications as you implement capabilities to solve sophisticated business problems, deploy innovative products, services and experiences to delight our customers! In addition to advanced technical expertise and experience, you will bring excellent problem solving, communication and teamwork skills, along with agile ways of working, strong business insight, an inclusive leadership attitude and a continuous learning focus to all that you do. Location for this role is based in our Newark, NJ HQ on a hybrid basis (3 days/ week in office) Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day · Configure and build applications ensuring that the solution follows latest practices and industry standards for SSPM using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments · Be responsible for administration of the platform (User/Role management, security configuration, integrations, etc) · Onboard and maintain out of the box integrations to other SaaS tools · Develop and maintain custom integrations using the AppOmni developer platform (python based) which run in our container environment · Leverage the AppOmni API to automate functionality · Partner with stakeholders across the Information Security Office on AppOmni capabilities and support · Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards that stay aligned with platform vendor roadmap and direction · Design the business logic and integration patterns with Prudential Ecosystem, using modern integration, data, and security patterns · Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems · Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day · Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables. The Skills & Expertise You Bring · Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields · Previous technical experience working with SaaS platforms (development/administration) · Experience working with/implementing security controls offered by SaaS tools · Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization · Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD) · Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business · Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges · Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills · Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following: o Core Platforms & Languages: Python o Application Programming Interfaces (API): Core Platforms & Languages: Python o Unit, interface and end user testing concepts and tooling (functional & non-functional) o Advanced knowledge with SaaS platforms and their APIs o Configuration and administration of core capabilities, data model, integrations, security, access control · Preferred qualifications: o A strong security focused mindset with relevant experience o A strong understanding of CI/CD principles and running jobs in AWS (Ex. Containers) o Collaboration skills to work with business partners and agile teams o Knowledge of GitHub, DevOps automation tools & practices o Experience with agile development methodologies and Test Driven Development (TDD) o Testing tools such as SOAPUI, Postman, Selenium o Financial/Insurance industry experience is a plus, not a must #LIHybrid You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you. What we offer you: Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave Retirement plans: 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%) Company-funded pension plan Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. What we offer you: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $133,600.00 to $220,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs. Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
• Previous technical experience working with SaaS platforms (development/administration)
• Experience working with/implementing security controls offered by SaaS tools
• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following: o Core Platforms & Languages: Python o Application Programming Interfaces (API): Core Platforms & Languages: Python o Unit, interface and end user testing concepts and tooling (functional & non-functional) o Advanced knowledge with SaaS platforms and their APIs o Configuration and administration of core capabilities, data model, integrations, security, access control

Nice To Haves

• A strong security focused mindset with relevant experience
• A strong understanding of CI/CD principles and running jobs in AWS (Ex. Containers)
• Collaboration skills to work with business partners and agile teams
• Knowledge of GitHub, DevOps automation tools & practices
• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Testing tools such as SOAPUI, Postman, Selenium
• Financial/Insurance industry experience is a plus, not a must

Responsibilities

• Configure and build applications ensuring that the solution follows latest practices and industry standards for SSPM using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments
• Be responsible for administration of the platform (User/Role management, security configuration, integrations, etc)
• Onboard and maintain out of the box integrations to other SaaS tools
• Develop and maintain custom integrations using the AppOmni developer platform (python based) which run in our container environment
• Leverage the AppOmni API to automate functionality
• Partner with stakeholders across the Information Security Office on AppOmni capabilities and support
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards that stay aligned with platform vendor roadmap and direction
• Design the business logic and integration patterns with Prudential Ecosystem, using modern integration, data, and security patterns
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input and coach team members and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangible variables.

Benefits

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave
• Retirement plans: 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level