Handling software requests/tickets and driving them to completion
At least 7+ years of engineering experience
Strong object-oriented programming, functional programming, and system design skills
Significant experience with Java (Spring Boot preferred), React JS , Next JS.
Strong knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API-driven development
Significant experience designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and microservices
Solid experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript , and contemporary UI frameworks
Experience integrating frontend applications with backend APIs and third-party services
Robust understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design
Experience building applications from concept/design → architecture → development → production deployment
Strong understanding of design patterns and architectural approaches such as MVC, MVVM, layered architecture, microservices, and event-driven architecture
Experience with authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT, SSO)




Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Solid knowledge of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
Experience writing asynchronous, multi-threaded, and scalable backend services
Track record in debugging and optimizing performance (frontend & backend)
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git)
Strong communication skills, with passion for quality and attention to detail
Experience working across teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders

Domain / Added Advantage:
Experience working with US Insurance domain (Group Benefits, Billing, Claims, Enrollment, etc.)
Familiarity with platforms or business processes related to MetLife, Sun Life or similar insurers will be a solid advantage
Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and customer experi

📌 Lead Engineer Chennai
🏢 Guardian Life
📍 Chennai