Technical Lead, Software Development, Software Engineer

Tech Lead

The Tech Lead will provide technical leadership in the end to end design, development and delivery of technology-enabled applications, products and services. Responsible for meeting development schedules and delivering high quality solutions that meet technical specifications and design requirements. Lead the specification and software design phases of the software development life cycle. May manage the design and implementation of new software development and enhancement efforts and software testing with other technologists.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Understand the platform technical and business roadmap and ensure that all initiatives are aligned with the roadmap
• Design and develop technical solutions of new software development and enhancement efforts.
• Coordinate coding and unit testing phases of system development and facilitate Code Reviews
• Develop and contribute to domain solutions and execute changes in line with the implementation plan.
• Communicate project status and technical updates to stakeholders, along with recommended action plans when required.
• Coordinate delivery timelines with the team, including quality and timeliness metrics.
• Coaches, mentors and delegates work to lower level professionals.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required

Work Experience

• 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sedentary Work

Career Level 9IC

Required Skills:

• Minimum 5 years Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) experience.
• Hands on experience in Java and J2EE development, in Java 11 or later versions.
• Experience with system design at scale, including trade-off analysis for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Experience with SQL

Preferred Skills

• 7 years OIPA Experience
• Excellent communication, and organizational skillset
• Strong belief in the value of hands-on mentorship and collaborative code reviews to elevate team quality, along with an eagerness to explore and champion AI-assisted tools that boost efficiency and velocity.
• Experience in Agile Methodology & SDLC
• Continuous Integration and Deployment;
  Data Analysis;
  Debugging;
  Dev Ops;
  Enterprise Application Integration;
  Operating Systems Management;
  Problem Solving;
  Programming;
  Software Development;
  Software Development Life Cycle;
  Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date:

Base Pay Range: $130,000/yr - $154,000/yr

Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today we're a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But we're not just another legacy financial services firm. We're fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values:
Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact.

Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

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