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Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

A leading global financial services institution focused on digital transformation and technology innovation.
Newark, NJ, USA
$177,800 - $240,600
Frontend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

Prudential is seeking a Director, Tech Lead for their Developer Portal initiative within the Application Patterns Team under the CTO. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development to create a best-in-class Developer Portal that will serve both internal and external developers. The position offers an opportunity to shape the future of Prudential's integration capabilities while leading a team of engineers.

The role involves establishing and executing a strategic technical roadmap for the Developer Portal, which will become the central marketplace for Prudential's integration capabilities. As the technical leader, you'll be responsible for delivering a scalable, user-friendly platform that enables business growth and adoption of integration capabilities across the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in application development, with strong technical skills across frontend, backend, and cloud technologies. You'll need to demonstrate expertise in modern development practices including containerization, cloud architecture, and API management. The role offers competitive compensation ($177,800 - $240,600) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) with matching, and various wellness programs.

This position represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of financial services and technology, helping transform Prudential's digital capabilities while working with cutting-edge technologies. You'll be part of a culture that values innovation, agility, and technical excellence, with the chance to make a significant impact on how developers interact with Prudential's technology ecosystem.

Last updated 5 days ago

Responsibilities For Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

  • Lead a team of engineers in developing UI/UX, API, and automation components
  • Define technical delivery roadmap for the Prudential Developer Portal
  • Collaborate with business teams on integration capabilities
  • Provide expertise in front-end and API application development
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Information Security teams
  • Drive product success through metrics and customer satisfaction
  • Maintain operational solutions for production uptime
  • Identify opportunities for simplifying developer experience
  • Cultivate an agile development mindset
  • Ensure effective communication of changes

Requirements For Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

Java
Python
JavaScript
React
Node.js
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience in Application Development, Engineering, or Analytics
  • Strong technical skills in Java, Python, web development technologies
  • Experience with Terraform/CloudFormation
  • Expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Understanding of Information Security concepts
  • Experience with APIs and API management platforms
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Insurance / Financial industry background a plus

Benefits For Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • Market competitive base salaries with yearly bonus potential
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • Wellness Programs with up to $1,600 annual reimbursement
  • Work/Life Resources
  • Education Benefit
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 85% of market price

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