Senior Lead Engineer
Guardian
5 - 10 years
Gurgaon
Posted: 29/06/2026
Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Java & Spring Boot
Location: Gurgaon (or Remote/Hybrid – adjust as needed)
Experience: 7–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java (11+) and Spring Boot to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate should have solid system design skills, a strong understanding of modern software architecture, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend applications using Java 11+ and Spring Boot
- Architect and implement microservices-based systems and RESTful APIs
- Participate in and lead system design discussions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to address and mitigate issues
- Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance standards
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Java (11 or above)
- Proven experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, and related frameworks
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles
- Strong experience in system design, including scalability, performance tuning, and distributed systems
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and service-oriented design
- Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL)
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git
- Strong understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, ELK stack, etc.)
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong ownership mindset and leadership qualities
- Mentoring and team collaboration experience
Location:
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
Chennai, GurgaonCurrent Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday
About Company
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, commonly known as Guardian Life, is a mutual life insurance company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1860, it provides a variety of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, and employee benefits. Guardian Life focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their financial futures by offering tailored insurance solutions. The company is known for its strong customer service and financial stability, with a long history of providing life and health insurance to its policyholders.
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