Prudential Financial · 4 hours ago
Lead, Infrastructure Developer - API Center for Enablement
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $220K/yrPrudential Financial is a leading financial services institution focused on technology modernization and API transformation. The Lead Developer for the API Center for Enablement will lead the strategy for API Management, working closely with product owners and development teams to implement best practices and enable a robust API platform.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesHealth CareInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Define, automate, and execute on API transformation inclusive of security, specification, and operability standards
Partner with your Tech Lead to execute on technical delivery
Influence product roadmap based on an partnerships with the business and potential to simplify and reduce code duplication and improve the API strategy
Provide technical expertise as it relates to API management, API platform infrastructure, and API development
Work with application development teams to enable the API transformation; provide coaching on API best practices, review use cases, and assist with the migration to the new API platform
Lead with an IaC and automation mindset, promoting frequent, small changes
Identify opportunities for simplification in API development and platform management processes
Qualification
Required
Significant experience with API strategy; domain-driven and specification-based design methodology, developer portals, REST best practices, API standardization and governance
Significant API Architecture knowledge including REST, GraphQL, GRPC, Websockets, and Async API capabilities
Experience building and managing API/Developer Portals
Experience with API management strategies and API gateway technologies (Kong, apigee, mulesoft, layer7, etc.)
Experience in API design & tools; swaggerhub, stoplight, REST, GraphQL, GRPC, asyncAPI
Experience with working in technology transformation in an enterprise setting
Deep cloud & infrastructure management knowledge & experience
Strong technical experience in Application Development, Automation, and Infrastructure as Code
Java, Python, NodeJs, Go, etc
Angular, ReactJs, etc
Terraform, CloudFormation, ansible, or similar
Cloud Architecture, resiliency, and multi region design strategies
Experience with EKS, ECS, or other containerization platforms
Authentication and Authorization – Oauth2
Edge Security & WAF
Observability – metrics, logging, and end-to-end tracing
DevOps and branching models to support frequent changes (e.g., trunk)
Regression, unit, contract, performance, and stress testing
Production operations and incident response for a global high-volume platform
Lead and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
Ability to learn new skills and knowledge on an on-going basis through self-initiative and tackling challenges
Excellent problem solving, communication and collaboration skills; enjoy learning new skills
Bachelors Degree or equivalent relevant experience
Effective Communication: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
Decision-Making & Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems
Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery
Benefits
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Company
Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial specializes in the fields of investment management, life insurance, and retirement benefits. It is a sub-organization of Prudential Financial.
Founded in 1875
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25BKey Investors
AM Best
2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-12-13IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Yanela Frias
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
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