Senior Application Platform Middleware and Integration Architect

OverviewSenior Application Platform Middleware and Integration Architect will be focused on all aspects of enablement of new services for middleware and application modernization, new services in integration, orchestration, BPM, Event Driven SpaceSr Architect will also be hands on and contribute to enablement as owner or as Individual Contributor, works closely with Solution Architects, Engineering teams and Development groups to advocate the value identified in new platform service models and contribute to engineering.

You Will:As a Middleware and integration architect Identifies, publishes and technology standards, frameworks, principles and roadmaps to be used throughout the IT organization to guide technology decisions and leverage efficiency opportunities. Drives design for a secure, efficient, and adaptable future state model.Researches and recommends opportunities to adopt new technologies. Analyzes the impact of implementing new technologies into the platform and application space.Proactively researches and participates in POC, IT platform architecture and security best practices and methodologies and determines relevancy to the Visitant IT and business organizations. May participate in the life cycle planning of existing IT assets.Assists Solution Architects, and Product Owner in matching technology services to specific business service and application development projects to ensure consistent use throughout the enterprise.Identifies and leverages opportunities across BTS departments to ensure a consistent and efficient platform framework.Create a documentation, ADR's and use case diagram to clarify solution scopeSpecial projects as assignedDefines platform technology standards, guidelines and frameworksAnalyzes trade-offs associated with granting exceptions and waivers to technology and process standards

You Have:15+ years of designing/engineering/architecting experience recommending platform solutions/frameworks across multiple platforms…technically competent in few of the following disciplines:Problem Solving,Language- Java, PythonContainerization/ IAAC - Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, EKS, AWS servicesSecurity - IAM, Strong understanding of platform security AuthN and AuthZMiddleware - WAS, MQ, TomcatFramework- Spring Boot, Apache Camel, OSSBachelor’s degree or MS in computer science or equivalent technical experience, AWS Architect certification and or Insurance experience is a plus

Location & Travel:2 Days a week at our Guardian office in Holmdel, NJ

Salary Range$114,080.00 - $187,415.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

Adoption assistance

College planning

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

Employee Resource Groups:

Colleague Connection Committees

Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

Voluntary self-ID

Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.