Job Information
Guardian Life Lead Software Delivery Engineer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lead Software Delivery Engineer
Overview
Guardian is on the lookout for a Lead Software Delivery Engineer who will be a driving force in revolutionizing our software delivery landscape. This role demands a seasoned professional with a robust background in enterprise software delivery platforms and a consistent track record in implementing effective pipeline strategies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
You Are:
As a Lead Software Delivery Engineer, you are a strategic innovator with a wealth of experience in enterprise-level software delivery.
Your expertise lies in developing and implementing comprehensive application delivery and infrastructure automation strategies. With a good command of various programming languages, you are well-versed in creating efficient, scalable solutions.
Your knowledge extends to leading cloud services and containerization platforms, where you apply standard methodologies to optimize development workflows. Furthermore, you possess a keen understanding of developer practices, and you are dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for developers, ensuring a productive and collaborative environment.
You Have:
A wealth of experience with enterprise software delivery platforms and the implementation of pipeline and IaC strategies.
Mastery of coding languages such as Groovy, Python, Java, Rego and others.
Expert Level knowledge on Terraform, Helm, packer and shell scripting.
Experience in Automation and API development.
Expert in AWS Services & container platforms like Docker, containerd, ECS and EKS, coupled with best practices in container development & deployment.
Experience with Open-source container projects.
Experience with on various Linux distros.
Solid understanding on container security and peripherals.
Experience in container observability and management tools and techniques.
A deep understanding of developer practices and a passion for improving the developer experience through innovative methods and tools.
Solid understanding on networking concepts.
You Will:
Own the charge in shaping the future of software delivery at Guardian by leveraging your expertise in enterprise software delivery platforms.
Work on cutting edge software/container development and deployment tools and technologies.
Implement robust pipeline strategies and IaC to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Apply your skills in AWS, ECS, EKS, and container development to advance our software delivery mechanisms.
Cultivate an environment that prioritizes the improvement of developer practices and experiences.
Be a part of small but SMEs team with wide range of skill from infra to app development and automation.
Location & Travel:
- Hybrid: Two days a week at a Guardian location in Bethlehem, PA or Holmdel, NJ.
Salary Range
$95,060.00 - $156,170.00
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.
Inspire Well-Being
As 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 Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Equity & Inclusion
Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:
Employee Resource Groups:
Colleague Connection Committees
Community Involvement Committees
A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work
Voluntary self-ID
Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian 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.
Accommodations
Guardian 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.
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 .