Vice President, Tech Lead

Job Classification:

Technology - Engineering & Cloud

We are seeking a highly experienced Digital Engineering Lead to our dynamic team within PGIM, the Global Investment Management division of Prudential Financial. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing solutions that address business challenges specifically within medium to large firms in the financial services industry. This role will focus on building and delivering innovative digital experiences and solutions for our clients and client facing departments such as Marketing, Sales, and Client Service. They will also focus on enhancing internal employee productivity through the digitization of manual processes. The Digital Engineering Lead will leverage their extensive full-stack development expertise, particularly in front-end technologies, to create user-centric applications. They will also be proficient in managing data flows within application architecture, thrive within a software development lifecycle (SDLC), and work within agile frameworks. Furthermore, experience with key technologies such as Microsoft Power Platform, Salesforce, and Adobe Experience Cloud products will be pivotal to the success of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and design technical solutions that deliver exceptional digital experiences for clients and enhance internal employee productivity, such as web portals, web applications, and mobile apps
• Serve as a hands-on developer, translating business requirements into robust and scalable technical solutions.
• Lead a software development team, including developers and QA personnel, within an agile development environment.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and client service, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Utilize front-end technologies (e.g., AngularJS, React) to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
• Implement and leverage Microsoft Power Platform components, such as Power Pages, Power Automate, and Power Apps, in solution delivery.
• Manage data and application flows effectively, optimizing application architecture for performance and scalability.
• Foster a culture of innovation and efficiency by leveraging automation to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity.
• Mentor and provide guidance to team members, fostering professional development and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and solution implementation, particularly within the financial services industry.
• Extensive experience as a full-stack developer with a strong emphasis on front-end technologies, including popular web-based front-end frameworks, such as AngularJS, React, and others.
• Experience with Microsoft’s Power Platform, including Power Pages, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio.
• Familiarity with Salesforce development and the Adobe Experience Cloud suite, including Experience Manager, Experience Platform, and Analytics.
• Solid understanding of data architecture and data flows within application development.
• Profound knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience working in agile methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions that drive business success.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.

We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where