Vice President, Solution Architecture Engineer – Foundations

Prudential Financial • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and bright individual(s) like you to fulfill a Vice President, Solution Architecture Engineer supporting Japan Technology Platform Foundations within our dynamic environment. We are looking to showcase your success through initiative, ownership, analytical, communication and teamwork. Your curiosity about emerging trends and practices will stimulate brainstorming discussions with a group of like-minded professionals. This is a terrific opportunity to make a big impact in our organization, so if this sounds exciting, then Japan Technology Platforms team might be the place for you. Your Team & Role: As a Vice President, Solution Architect Engineer in Japan Technology Platforms organization, you will partner with enterprise technology service providers across Chief Technology Office, Information Security, senior business and technology leadership across US and Japan to oversee rollout of Foundational Technology Capabilities. You will work with Development and Infrastructure teams across Prudential to coordinate roll-out of a unified Identity and Access Management platform integrated with all applications, oversee the Risk Remediation and other efforts to improve the reliability and resilience of the environment, support API management frameworks and integration with existing and future applications, and assist in setting up an architecture and process for future business capabilities As a technical expert, 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to translate and communicate sophisticated technical solutions and emerging industry trends in understandable terms to a broad range of audiences
• Excellent problem solving and collaboration skills
• Significant experience and/or deep expertise with the following: User Authentication and authorization technologies in complex multi-national multi-domain regulated environments Full Stack application development Modern CI/CD practices including automated code quality and unit testing tooling Modern secure API management tooling and frameworks Proven track record of delivering technological solutions in international markets, balancing local needs and flexibility with global capabilities

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
• Experience with Claude Code or similar Agentic development tools
• Prior experience supporting technology for users in Japan

Responsibilities

• Lead 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
• Ability to translate and communicate sophisticated technical solutions and emerging industry trends in understandable terms to a broad range of audiences
• Excellent problem solving and collaboration skills
• Significant experience and/or deep expertise with the following: User Authentication and authorization technologies in complex multi-national multi-domain regulated environments Full Stack application development Modern CI/CD practices including automated code quality and unit testing tooling Modern secure API management tooling and frameworks Proven track record of delivering technological solutions in international markets, balancing local needs and flexibility with global capabilities

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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