Job Title : Senior Delivery Manager - IT
About Guardian :
Guardian's Group Benefits API team is the backbone of Guardian's Group Business operations, enabling APIs and integrations that support customer-facing applications, call centers, chatbots, and other digital channels. By delivering secure and scalable APIs, our technology teams create a unified customer experience across multiple platforms.
Role Overview :
We are hiring a Senior Delivery Manager - IT with strong experience in Java-based technologies, API development, and enterprise integration. This individual will lead high-performing teams, mentor developers, and ensure the delivery of robust, scalable, and production-ready software solutions that directly impact Guardian's Group Business operations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the delivery of well-designed, scalable, and secure software integration solutions.
- Engineer API-driven application integrations using messaging, events, and RESTful architectures.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to ensure delivery alignment with business goals.
- Mentor developers and analysts, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Triage and resolve end-to-end integration issues across middleware systems and infrastructure.
- Build and coach high-performance teams aligned to Guardian's culture of customer-first delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.Minimum 15 years of software development and delivery experience (Java / J2EE).Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, enterprise integration patterns, and event-driven architecture.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker), and databases (SQL / NoSQL).Hands-on experience with API security frameworks, token management, and OAuth2 / JWT.Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, and Zenoss.Knowledge of Agile / SAFE Competencies & Culture Fit :Delivery-Oriented : Strong ability to manage timelines and deliver results.People Leader : Experience in mentoring teams and fostering collaboration.Customer-Centric : Focus on delivering solutions that improve customer experiences.Innovator : Advocates continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies.Why Join Guardian :
This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects that touch millions of Guardian customers. Guardian offers a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and growth. Recognized as one of India's Best Workplaces, Guardian supports employee wellness, diversity, and professional development.
Location & Compensation - This role is based in Chennai or Gurgaon with a competitive CTC
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