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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** National Planning Corporation - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,980.0 - $195,465.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Distributed Systems, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, OAuth, Redis, Release Management, Prometheus, Swagger, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Openapi, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Graphql, Web Technologies, Functional Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Splunk, Grpc, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gc3vyz ## About the Role + Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience + 10+ years of experience in Software engineering, building and operating distributed systems + Strong hands-on experience developing high-quality APIs using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, .NET, or Python + Experience with a broad range of web technologies including React, Angular, & Typescript + Expertise in Microservices Architecture, Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP), and Event-Driven Architectures + Strong knowledge of API security including OAuth 2.0, JWT, token lifecycle management, and user access control mechanisms + Competency with CI/CD automation tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Jenkins, AWS, GitHub) + Deep understanding of API protocols and integration patterns: REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, async/event-driven architectures + Experience implementing API observability using logging, metrics, tracing, and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Splunk) + Strong experience designing domain-aligned APIs using OpenAPI / Swagger specifications, with a focus on consistency, reusability, and user/machine readability. + Deep understanding of containerization & orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) and AWS Cloud services S3, Lambda, Kafka, SQS/SNS, Redis Cache. + Hands-on experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, designing for scale, performance, and reliability, 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. ## Description As a Lead Software Engineer, you will develop and execute the key technology components of the Enterprise API Technology & Platform strategy and ensure alignment with Guardian's enterprise digital strategy. You will be an innovative software engineer and will harness deep industry and technical expertise to develop seamless data integration between Enterprise Applications using RESTful APIs, messaging, and event streams. As a key technical leader, you will mentor team members, design delivery strategies, and champion a culture of automation and continuous improvement within the software delivery lifecycle. You will + Lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise APIs, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven integrations, following API-first design principles + Enable developer productivity and self-service through reusable API frameworks, platforms, templates, SDKs, documentation (OpenAPI/AsyncAPI), and developer portals + Establish best practices & enterprise capabilities for improving API design, governance, testing, documentation, and release management across development teams + Drive incident response and resolution for production API and platform issues, lead post-mortems, and implement preventive and resiliency improvements + Research emerging technologies and perform PoCs related to API management, integration patterns, platform engineering, and observability + Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards in all integration projects. + Collaborate with a team of software engineers in implementing and maintaining enterprise APIs and platform(s). + Mentor and guide engineers on best practices, tools and technologies to enhance delivery quality ## Related Videos - [Exploring the Power of gRPC-Gateway for Writing RESTful Services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2072-exploring-the-power-of-grpc-gateway-for-writing-restful-services) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Boosting OpenSearch Performance: gRPC Search in Action](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1964-boosting-opensearch-performance-grpc-search-in-action) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)