Principal Architect & Engineer

As Principal Architect and Engineer, you will apply your deep technology expertise and understanding of the business to help shape enterprise technology strategy and lead architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise technology solutions. You will work closely with other principals and senior strategic leaders to drive alignment with overall enterprise business and technology strategy and will guide engineering organizations to continually improve engineering practices and implementation outcomes.You areA self-starter, continuous learner and experienced technical leader who is able to transform abstract ideas into actionable customer solutions, who thrives in pioneering emerging technology and partnering across the company with engineers, product managers, business partners and executive stakeholders. You focus not only on what’s delivered but also how it’s delivered and it’s final outcomeYou WillBe the primary domain expert and lead technical strategist for API development, platforms, and developer tools.Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers in the development of enterprise software services and developer tools that enable and scale execution of a larger overall technology strategyYou will cater to adoption and operationalization of technical platforms and tools.Define and oversee engineering practice and maturity for a team of software and platform engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality and sustainable software and platform solutions.Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance, and secure platforms, with an emphasis on cloud-native solutions.Partner with senior leadership, engineering teams, and product managers to make key architectural decisions, ensuring technical feasibility and scalability.Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and evaluate their potential to impact our technology stack and overall architecture.Champion delivery excellence the adoption of cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.Ensure adherence to standards, patterns, data privacy regulations, and best practices across all systems and platforms.Collaborate with enterprise architects to define standards and design patterns.Lead and/or contribute to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise technologies.Publish strategic roadmaps, white papers and engage peer architects in forming strategies for solving key business and technology imperatives.Able to present and articulate strategic initiatives to executive leadersAdvocate and practitioner of delivery excellenceParticipate in talent development and recruiting.You HaveBachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.15+ years of professional software development, architecture, and software-delivery experienceExpertise with service-oriented, cloud native, and modernization architectures and patternsCompetency with a broad range of technologies including Java, Node.js, .NET/C#, Python, JavaScript, JSON schema design, event-driven, pub-sub, API (GraphQL, REST, gRPC etc.), Database (Relational and/or non -relational)Competency with a broad range of web technologies including React, AngularCompetency with a broad range of dev ops technologies including IAC (Terraform), containers (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD Automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab)Strong understanding and practitioner of software delivery, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts and technologiesExperience with cloud technologies and services, preferably AWSProven ability to grow and mentor developers at all levels and in different technologiesProven track record of developing and operating large scale business critical systemsCompetency with secure programming practices, software delivery, and cloud security principlesThe ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with business and executive stakeholdersThe ability to accelerate impact and lead change, create business case and associated financialsThe ability to participate and respond to technology auditsPreferred Qualification:Experience is Enterprise Architecture, with an emphasis on digital transformation and modernizationFamiliarity with Cybersecurity frameworks, and compliance requirementsExperience in leading architecture reviews and governance processesLocation:Two days a week at a Guardian office in Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem, Pa, New York, NY or Holmdel, NJSalary Range$146,010.00 - $239,880.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.Our PromiseAt Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.Inspire Well-BeingAs part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.Health CareChoice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefitsDental planVision planHealth care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accountsCritical illness insuranceLife and Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverageAccident insuranceRetirement and Financial401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicableComplimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representativeTime Off and Remote WorkFlexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavementPersonal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic daysPaid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policiesEmotional Well-being and Work-LifeEmotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring HealthWellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursementChild, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright HorizonsAdoption assistanceCollege planningTuition reimbursementStudent loan assistanceCommuter benefits in select metropolitan areasEquity & InclusionOpportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:Employee Resource Groups:Colleague Connection CommitteesCommunity Involvement CommitteesA culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to workVoluntary self-IDPronunciation and phonetic spelling of namesBenefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.AccommodationsGuardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.SummaryLocation: Holmdel; Boston; Bethlehem; New YorkType: Full time