Guardian Life

Senior Lead Engineer - IT

Guardian Life  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Java Team Lead with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is essential. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
  • Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
  • Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL
  • Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle
  • Oversee unit testing and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and other frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management
  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated with emerging technologies.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of professional experience in Java development.
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices
  • Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
  • Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
  • Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills

Leadership Competencies

  • Team Management Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor developers to achieve project goals.
  • Stakeholder Communication Strong skills in engaging with product owners, business analysts, and senior management.
  • Decision-Making Capable of making informed technical and strategic decisions under pressure.
  • Conflict Resolution Skilled at resolving team conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Project Ownership Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership of deliverables and timelines.
  • Strategic Thinking Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term goals.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Chennai

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday

Guardian Life

About Guardian Life

Who we are

Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.

Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.

As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.

What we stand for

In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.

Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.

Disclosures:

Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.

Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. © Copyright 2023 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America 2023-156184 Exp. 5/25

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York , NY
Year Founded
1860
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