Director, Tech Lead - Developer Portal

Prudential Financial is seeking a Director, Tech Lead for their Developer Portal initiative within the Application Patterns Team under the CTO. This is an exciting opportunity to build a best-in-class Developer Portal that will serve both internal development teams and external developers. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on creating a scalable, user-friendly platform that will become the central marketplace for Prudential's integration capabilities.

The position requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for establishing the strategic technical roadmap while leading a team of engineers. You'll work in a collaborative environment, interfacing with Product Owners, Tech Leads, Solution Architects, and Engineers across various business units. The role is central to Prudential's digital transformation efforts, acting as the hub in a hub-and-spoke model to provide the foundation for business teams to build upon.

Key technical areas include front-end development, API design, cloud architecture, and security implementation. You'll be working with modern technologies including React, Node.js, Java, Python, and Kubernetes, while ensuring best practices in cloud computing and security are maintained. The role offers competitive compensation ($177,800 - $240,600) and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) with matching, and various wellness programs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who wants to make a significant impact at a global financial services leader. You'll be at the forefront of creating developer experiences that enable innovation, speed, and efficiency across the organization. The role combines technical depth with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both lead by example and drive technical excellence across teams.