Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; actively code against the roadmap
• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards
• Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact
• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems
• Bring an applied understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, begin to identify opportunities to provide input to the team and coach others, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day
• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
• Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Java, or JavaScript and frameworks such as React, Springboot, Node.js

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science/Software Engineering and/or experience in related fields
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes needed for making sound decisions in the company's business context
• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an ongoing basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
• General knowledge of common financial instruments and asset classes
• Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
• Strong ability to troubleshoot production issues and research/analyze potential fixes
• Applied experience with programming languages such as Java, Typescript, HTML, CSS, SQL
• Experience with development frameworks/libraries including Angular/AngularJS, Node.js, Spring and Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Maven, Ant
• Experience with relational databases like SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including writing SQL scripts and CRUD operations
• Experience developing APIs in a microservices architecture, using REST APIs, JSON, XML
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Docker, AWS, Jenkins
• Proficiency with SDLC frameworks like Agile/Scrum, and platforms like Jira/Confluence
• Capable of working under pressure, independently identifying problems, and collaborating with teammates to develop solutions

Nice to Have

• AWS Development
• Architecture Patterns
• Angular UI experience
• Financial/Insurance industry knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields

Benefits & Perks

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness programs including up to $1,600 annually for personal wellbeing items
• Work/Life Resources supporting parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, mental health, and career development
• Education benefits for college enrollment and certificate programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 85% of the lower of two prices after one year of service