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Lead Engineer - IT
full-time•Chennai
About this role
Job Description:
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and experience in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
- Write and execute unit tests and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
- Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional experience in Java development.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
- Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
- Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
- Ability to think logically and solve complex problems.
- Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Location:
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
ChennaiCurrent Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday
What you'll do
- The Lead Engineer will design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture, while implementing RESTful APIs for seamless service integration. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews and performance tuning.
About Guardian Life Insurance
Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs.
What we stand for
In 1860, a community of immigrants joined together to insure and protect their businesses and families. They were guided by powerful ideals that we’ve continued to stand behind and evolved throughout the years: we do the right thing, we believe people count, we courageously shape the future together, and we go above and beyond for the people we serve.
Guardian employees embrace and live by these values every day. They remind us to put people at the heart of all we do so that we can help protect what matters most to you. Want to help bring these values to life? Join us for a rewarding career and the opportunity to shape the future.
Disclosures:
Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
Guardian® is a registered trademark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. © Copyright 2023 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America 2023-156184 Exp. 5/25
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