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Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies)
full-timeShelton, Newark$133k - $220k

Summary

Location

Shelton, Newark

Salary

$133k - $220k

Type

full-time

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About this role

Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.

Your Team

As a Lead, Tech Lead on the Distribution team in Retirement Strategies,  you will be a key driver of technical strategy and execution. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product owners, designers, and delivery professionals to evolve our business. Your role will be pivotal in shaping cloud-native architectures and implementing scalable, resilient solutions that solve complex business challenges.

You’ll bring a self-driven attitude, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. Your leadership will inspire others to challenge the status quo and continuously improve.

Location: Hybrid Newark, NJ or Shelton, CT ( in office 3 days/week)

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day  

  • Lead technical design and implementation of cloud-native solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and MVP principles.
  • Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals, influencing decisions with technical and domain expertise.
  • Champion agile practices, DevOps principles, and modern engineering standards to accelerate delivery and improve quality.
  • Be hands-on when needed, guiding the team through technical challenges and contributing to codebases to unblock progress.
  • Promote architectural excellence, scalability, and security in all solutions, with a strong focus on cloud-native patterns and practices.
  • Serve as a connector across teams, integrating systems and driving adoption of engineering best practices.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers, with a strong focus on people development and team dynamics.
  • Deep expertise in cloud-native architecture AWS, microservices, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business value.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with agile methodologies, TDD, and modern software development practices.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for driving change and delivering impactful solutions.
  • Ability to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.
  • Preferred qualifications:
    • Experience in financial services or insurance is a plus.
    • Familiarity with domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, and platform engineering.
    • Exposure to enterprise transformation initiatives and change management.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

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What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $133,600.00 to $220,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

  • Company-funded pension plan. 

  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]. 

 

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email [email protected] to request assistance.

Other facts

Tech stack
Cloud-Native Architecture,Microservices,Containerization,CI/CD Pipelines,Agile Methodologies,TDD,DevOps Principles,Technical Leadership,Mentoring,Collaboration,Communication,Business Acumen,Problem Solving,Innovation,Team Culture,Accountability

About Prudential Financial

Há mais de 27 anos, a Prudential do Brasil oferece soluções personalizadas de seguros de vida individual e em grupo. Maior seguradora independente em Seguros de Pessoas no Brasil, protege mais de 5 milhões de vidas e já retornou para sociedade aproximadamente R$ 3,4 bilhões em benefícios pagos. De forma pioneira, trouxe para o país o maior programa de bem-estar e recompensas do mundo, a plataforma Fully, com foco na saúde e longevidade dos seus segurados. A seguradora nasceu da Prudential Financial, líder global em serviços financeiros e principal gestora de investimentos globais ativos, com aproximadamente US$ 1,5 trilhão em ativos sob gestão. Com 150 anos de atuação, a Prudential tem operações nos Estados Unidos, Ásia, Europa e América Latina. Saiba mais em nosso site. http://www.prudential.com.br/

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical design and implementation of cloud-native solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Drive team performance through coaching and mentoring, while collaborating with stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Prudential Financial pay for a Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies)?

Prudential Financial offers a competitive compensation package for the Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) role. The salary range is USD 134k - 220k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) do at Prudential Financial?

As a Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) at Prudential Financial, you will: lead the technical design and implementation of cloud-native solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Drive team performance through coaching and mentoring, while collaborating with stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals..

Why join Prudential Financial as a Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies)?

Prudential Financial is a leading Insurance company. The Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) position at Prudential Financial remote?

The Lead, Tech Lead (Retirement Strategies) position at Prudential Financial is based in Shelton, Connecticut, United States and Newark, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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