Director, Tech Lead - Retirement Strategies

** Retirement Strategies Technology
** is at the forefront of modernizing how we deliver retirement security. The team is driving multi-year investments in digital platforms, automation, and advanced data capabilities to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.  By blending human expertise with cutting-edge technology, Retirement Strategies Technology is shaping a future where retirement planning is more accessible, personalized, and secure.  
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* Location:

Newark, NJ hybrid (minimum 3 days/week in office)
*** Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering or experience in related fields
* 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)
* 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 problem solving, communication and collaboration skills
* ** Advanced experience and/or expertise with several of the following:**   +
** Programming

Languages:

** Python, Java, Java Script; C#, working in distributed systems, object oriented programming, design patterns and design methodology; JAVA services using Spring, Maven, Microservices, multi-threading, Concurrency and parallel processing  +
** Frameworks:
** React, Springboot, Node.js, Flask, Django  +
** Data Store:
** No

SQL or Relational Data structures;  +
** Data Streaming:
** SQS, Kinesis  +
** Application Programming Interfaces (API):
** Consumption & Development; implementing service oriented architecture (SOA) patterns;
Web service technologies such as APIs, REST, JSON, SOAP, XML, JDBC, MySQL  +
** API Management & Integration :
** Kong, Apigee  +
** Unit, interface and end user testing
** concepts and tooling (functional & non-functional)  +
** Automated testing**  +
** Accessibility awareness**  +
** Software security skills including*
* ** secure coding, web application security and Dev Sec Ops ;
** Solid grasp of security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signature, JWT), SSL, web service proxies, firewall, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0)  +
** Dev Ops Tools & Practices:
** Branching techniques and usage of Git Hub, Bitbucket or Subversion;
Dev Ops, Jenkins  +
** Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):
** Monitoring and logging techniques  +
** AWS Core Services
** across compute, storage, DB, IAM and analytics
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**   + Strong experience with Domain Driven Development (DDD)  + AWS cloud native solution development  + Architecture Patterns  + Design and critical Thinking  +
** Financial/Insurance industry experience is a must, not a plus**  +
** People Leadership Experience is a must, not a plus**  +
** Application management/ownership experience is a must, not a plus**  +
** Statistical modelling and actuarial analysis experience is a major plus.**  +
** Experience with agentic frameworks and AI driven development tools is a major plus [Claude Code, Git Hub Copilot etc.]
**** 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.  Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec.

31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has…