Lead Software Engineer

Employer: The Guardian Life Insurance Company of AmericaJob Title: Lead Software EngineerJob Location: New York, NYJob Type: Full TimeRate of Pay: $179,982 to $182,000/yearDuties: Understand the project's vision and requirements, and contribute to the creation of the supplemental requirements. Build the low-level technical specifications for a particular platform and/or service solution. Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, create (build), and test the code for assigned module(s). Provide inputs in creating the detailed schedule for the project. Support the team in project planning activities, in evaluating risks, and shuffle priorities based on unresolved issues. During development and testing, ensure that assigned parts of the project/modules are on track with respect to schedules and quality. Note scope changes within the assigned modules and work with the team to shuffle priorities accordingly. Track and report progress for assigned modules. Create a detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) with possible alternate solutions. Ensure that LLD design meets business requirements. Submit the LLD design for review. Fix the detailed (LLD) design for the assigned piece(s) for the comments received from team. Build the code of high-priority and complex systems according to the functional specifications, detailed design, maintainability, and coding and efficiency standards. Act as the primary reviewer to review application code created by software engineers to ensure compliance to defined standards. Attend the Test Design walkthroughs to help verify that the plans and conditions will test all functions and features effectively. Perform impact analysis for issues assigned to self and software engineers. Adhere to best practices and comply with approved policies, procedures, and methodologies, such as the SDLC cycle for different project sizes. Show responsibility for corporate funds, materials, and resources.May telecommute from anywhere in the U.S.Requirements: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science or related field and 4 years of experience in job offered or in a Lead Software Engineer-related occupation.CONTACT: To apply, email resume to resumes@glic.com with reference to Lead Software Engineer and job code 21145.126 in subject line.

Minimum Salary: 179,982 Maximum Salary: 182,000 Salary Unit: Yearly