Platform Architect
New York, NY

Job Description

Since 1851, MassMutual's commitment has always been to help people protect their families, support their communities, and help one another. This is why we want to inspire people to Live Mutual. We're people helping people.

A career with us means you will work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the foundation of what makes MassMutual a strong, stable and ethical business. We seek and value unique and varied perspectives and experiences because we believe we are stronger when all voices are heard. We invite you to bring your bright, innovative ideas to MassMutual as we continue to help millions of Americans rely on each other.

Together, we're stronger.

Description

Haven Life is an insuretech innovator at MassMutual that offers a new way to get life insurance online that's actually simple.

We combine the culture of a startup with the stability and backing of a Fortune 500 company to create an environment that's truly unique.

Our diverse team is comprised of smart, collaborative people who think big, execute quickly and don't take themselves too seriously. We're located in New York's Flatiron District and in case you're wondering, yes, we provide free snacks. Cold brew too.

If you're creative, professional and kind, we'd love to hear from you.

You will be joining a small, experienced technology team as an architect for the evolving technology platform, shaping its future expansion both in terms of functional coverage as well as support for a broader array of products and channels. Considerations as we expand will include performance, scale, extensibility, infrastructure, data analytics, and integration points with larger enterprise ecosystem as well as external providers. In addition, you will have direct development responsibility for key framework components. Experience with a wide breadth of technology paradigms and concepts is expected with a focus on data-driven, web based applications a must. The job will be varied and challenging.Requirements

These are essential to success in this role:

* 5+ years experience as a developer/lead
* 3+ years experience in a systems design/architecture role or as a platform/framework developer
* Experience and familiarity with financial services or other mathematically oriented applications
* Experience with enterprise environments and related complexities, dynamics, and processes
* Experience with data modeling (logical and physical) and object modeling
* Extensive experience with traditional object oriented languages (e.g. Java, .net, C#)
* A demonstrable interest in building modern, complex, customer-facing web applications
* Experience with distributed systems, API integration and modelling.
* Experience with JavaScript, related frameworks (Node, Angular, Meteor) a plus
* Experience with modern MVC (Model-view-controller) frameworks
* Experience with event-driven programming and frameworks
* Experience with a variety of database systems, both relational and NoSQL
* Experience with information security paradigms and implementations
* Experience on performance optimization and tuning of web applications required, databases a plus
* Excellent clarity of thought process and communication ability
* Comfortable expressing and defending points of view while respecting those of others.
* BA/BS
* Authorized to work in the US with or without sponsorship
* Must be able to work full-time from our Manhattan office

These skills are not required but are a plus:

* Experience with data analytics - both tools as well as impact to data structures and implementation
* Experience design multi-channel platforms and web-sites (desktop, mobile).
* Working in a startup or agile development environments
* BA/BS/MS in computer science or related subject area

Benefits

We pay competitive base salaries and we reward performance. Our salary structure is commensurate with experience. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including medical insurance and 401(K).

Ranked No. 93 in the annual FORTUNE ® 500 Ranking (FORTUNE ® Magazine, June 2018) and recognized as a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure - it's our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

CORE VALUES

Focus on the Customer: We understand our customers well and look for every opportunity to deliver an experience that is clear, easy, personal, human, empowering and trustworthy.

Act with Integrity: We deliver on our promises by being open, honest and humble and by adhering to the letter and spirit of applicable laws, rules, regulations and company policies.

Value People: We respect and learn from each other's diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas. We engage and develop people to their greatest potential.

Work Collaboratively: We work together to achieve results by actively listening, seeking, understanding and creating solutions as a unified team driving toward one company, one culture, one brand.

Achieve Results: We focus on winning by exceeding expectations and getting better - everyone, every day.

For more information, visit www.massmutual.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.