Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help shape Guardian's most critical customer-facing digital experiences using modern frameworks such as React, Next, and Node. You will build scalable, high-performing web applications in AWS while collaborating closely with engineering, product, UI/UX, data, and business leadership to deliver best-in-class digital experiences for our customers., * Design, build, and deliver scalable, high-performing customer-facing web applications using modern frameworks and cloud technologies

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and intuitive user experiences
• Translate business goals into technical solutions that meet performance, scalability, and usability requirements
• Innovate and modernize technical solutions to solve complex business challenges
• Partner with engineering teams to develop, test, and deploy applications using modern development practices (CI/CD, Agile)
• Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and maintainability across applications
• Contribute to launching impactful digital products that enhance customer experience and drive business value

• 4+ years of experience delivering resilient, high-performance, public-facing web applications with measurable business impact
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (Node, React, Next, NestJS, Jest)
• Strong experience architecting large-scale applications and mentoring teams on best practices and standards
• Expertise in API development and integration (REST, GraphQL), including third-party systems
• Experience with microservices, micro-frontends, and technologies such as Redis (preferred)
• Strong understanding of web fundamentals (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and performance optimization (core web vitals)
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, product, marketing)
• Hands-on experience with modern development tools, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of security best practices, including OWASP and handling of PII data

The 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 Promise

At 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.

Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here (https://www.workday.com/en-us/legal/responsible-ai-and-bias-mitigation.html) ., Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com ., Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.