Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

Are you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency? The Global Technology team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA! When you join our organization at Prudential, you’ll unlock an exciting and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.

Your Team & Role
As a Lead, Cloud Engineer on the Platform Enablement Journey for USB Data, Service & Technology, you will play a key role in building solutions that empower development teams to swiftly embrace cloud computing and leverage other CTO product offerings. In this position, you'll work as part of an agile Scrum team, collaborating with experienced AWS cloud engineers to deliver tools and automated solutions for the entire USB development community.
We are looking for a candidate with strong engineering and development expertise, coupled with a passion for learning new technologies. The ideal candidate is a self-driven, energetic individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to engage with multiple CTO areas, gaining deep insights into their products and identifying ways our organization can fully utilize these capabilities to drive value and accelerate development processes.

Here is What You Can Expect on a Typical Day
• Collaborate within an agile Scrum team to design and build cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Partner with technical leads to align with the team’s objectives and ensure successful delivery of key initiatives.
• Work closely with the Product Owner (PO) and team members to define and prioritize the backlog, supporting platform improvements and future strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with CTO product areas to promote the adoption of new capabilities and innovations.
• Leverage your expertise in relevant and emerging technologies, sharing insights and coaching team members, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Apply a "test and learn" mindset, taking informed risks and iterating quickly to optimize solutions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to authentic collaboration, engaging with colleagues across the organization and externally to drive results.
• Continuously provide feedback to the team, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance system stability and performance.

The Skills & Expertise You Bring
• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering; or experience in related fields
• Proficiency with agile development methodologies and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Strong understanding of business concepts, tools, and processes for informed decision-making.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills through self-initiative and tackling challenges.
• Experience coaching others and leveraging diverse perspectives to benefit the organization.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and challenging the status quo.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps automation tools and practices.
• Deep understanding of agile principles and the ability to lead and contribute effectively in agile environments.

Knowledge of:
• Cloud Computing: In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, with a strong focus on AWS (AWS certification is a plus).
• Microservice & Web Service Architectures: Familiarity with designing and deploying microservice and web service architectures.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, PowerShell, and bash/shell scripting for cloud infrastructure automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Hands-on experience with CloudFormation and Terraform for automating and managing infrastructure.
• Container Platforms: Experience with Docker and container orchestration management using AWS ECS and EKS.
• Data Store: Understanding of database architecture and cloud-based storage solutions.
• Architecture Patterns: Knowledge of event driven architecture with cloud-native patterns using best practices for scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

Join a team and culture where your voice matters; where every day, your work transforms our experiences to make lives better. As you put your skills to use, we’ll help you make an even bigger impact with learning experiences that can grow your technical AND leadership capabilities. You’ll be surprised by what this rock-solid organization has in store for you.

What we offer you:

• 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
• Retirement plans:
• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
• Company-funded pension plan
• Wellness Programs to help you achieve your wellbeing goals, 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.
• Tuition Assistance to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree, many accredited certificate programs, and industry designations.
• 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.

To find out more about our Total Reward package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $135,100.00 to $201,000.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Roles may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. In addition, employees are eligible for standard benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and retirement.