Senior Software Engineer (Java, Spring Framework, Python)

This is NOT a C2C

No sponsorship is approved

What you will do

Our Technology Solutions Group is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for you to build out scalable applications to support our Compliance, Finance, Data Governance, Operational Risk, and Human Resources teams. As a UI/UX Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing Python based data access layers and rest APIs. for our software applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality, responsive, scalable and flexible data access layer, rest Api and other python-based applications. We want you to see this challenge as a unique and valuable opportunity, so if this sounds interesting, then PGIM could be the place for you.

This position is performed in a hybrid manner with a mix of work performed from our office in Newark, NJ and remotely. Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where employees meet with their team in the office on set days of the week and can work remotely the remainder of the week. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration and may be required during group specific events (Town Halls, etc.)

What you can expect

• Build applications ensuring that the code follows latest coding practices and industry standards, using modern design patterns and architectural principles; remove technical impediments

• Develop high quality, well documented and efficient code adhering to all applicable Prudential standards

• Collaborate with product owners in understanding needs and defining feature stories, tech leads in defining technical design and other team members to understand the system end-to-end and deliver robust solutions that bring about business impact

• Write unit, integration tests and functional automation, researching problems discovered by quality assurance or product support, developing solutions to address the problems

• Bring a strong understanding of relevant and emerging technologies, provide input, coach team members, and embed learning and innovation in the day-to-day

• Work on complex problems in which analysis of situations or data requires evaluating intangible variables.

• Identify opportunities for simplification in the application development toolset, striving for reduced management and less tools which do more.

• Maintain a consistent feedback loop with development teams to champion adoption and decommissioning of legacy technology stacks.

• Use programming languages including but not limited to Python, Java, or JavaScript and Angular, React, Springboot, Node.js frameworks

What you will bring

• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields

• 7 - 10 years experience, with expert level knowledge in Python, Java/Spring framework

• Ability to coach others with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization

• Experience with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD), ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery

• Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business

• Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams

• Proven ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment

• Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:

  • Hands on experience with back-end technologies and frameworks, such as Java, J2EE, Spring framework, and integrating UI components with server-side systems

  • Experience of API development using RESTful or GraphQL standards

  • Experience in distributed systems, microservices, design patterns and design methodology

  • Experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, Gradle, Git. Cloud experience working with AWS S3/EC2/SQS

  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and DevOps.

  • Familiarity with security concepts authentication, authorization, and SSL

  • Experience with non-relational and relational databases

  • Understanding business needs and transforming them into efficient solutions with quality

  • Designing solutions to align with non-functional requirements

  • Implementing software engineering standards and best practices

  • Experience leading and mentoring junior developers

  • Ability to document using JAVADOC, and Swagger.

  • Ability to work with QA, Perf and Production Support (L1/L2/L3).

What will set you apart?

• Cloud Development

• Financial industry experience is a plus, not a must

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