Senior Software Engineer

Guardian Life Insurance•New York, NY

1d•$95,170 - $156,355•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help shape Guardian’s most critical customer-facing digital experiences using modern frameworks such as React, Next, and Node. You will build scalable, high-performing web applications in AWS while collaborating closely with engineering, product, UI/UX, data, and business leadership to deliver best-in-class digital experiences for our customers.

Requirements

4+ years of experience delivering resilient, high-performance, public-facing web applications with measurable business impact
Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (Node, React, Next, NestJS, Jest)
Strong experience architecting large-scale applications and mentoring teams on best practices and standards
Expertise in API development and integration (REST, GraphQL), including third-party systems
Experience with microservices, micro-frontends, and technologies such as Redis (preferred)
Strong understanding of web fundamentals (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and performance optimization (core web vitals)
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, product, marketing)
Hands-on experience with modern development tools, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Working knowledge of security best practices, including OWASP and handling of PII data
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microservices, micro-frontends, and technologies such as Redis

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deliver scalable, high-performing customer-facing web applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and intuitive user experiences
Translate business goals into technical solutions that meet performance, scalability, and usability requirements
Innovate and modernize technical solutions to solve complex business challenges
Partner with engineering teams to develop, test, and deploy applications using modern development practices (CI/CD, Agile)
Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability across applications
Contribute to launching impactful digital products that enhance customer experience and drive business value