Servicing software engineer

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.
  
  

Who You’ll Work With

The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer.  The candidate will oversee and drive the successful integration of internal and third-party systems, while leading the design, development, and implementation of software solutions. This role is critical in ensuring seamless data flow, efficient system interoperability, and scalable backend architecture across our product ecosystem.

As a hands-on technical leader, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, DevOps, QA, and external partners to deliver high-quality, reliable, and secure software integrations and core features

Responsibilities

• Lead software integration projects, including the design, architecture, implementation, and deployment of system interfaces and APIs.
• Design and develop core platform features, backend services, and middleware components to support scalable integrations.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for integration-related initiatives across internal teams and external partners.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to team members.
• Define and enforce best practices for software development, integration patterns, security, and documentation.
• Collaborate with DevOps to ensure CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and deployment strategies support integration workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and provide long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Evaluate new tools, platforms, and frameworks that enhance integration capability and performance.
  
  

Required

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in [programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, etc.].
• Experience with RESTful APIs, webhooks, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, SAML, JWT, etc.).
• Experience with API documentation and developer portals (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Proficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases.
  
  

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in the financial services industry specifically in wealth management and/or group retirement
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, or SaaS platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  
  

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Estimated Travel

May include up to 25%.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
  
  

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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Functional Area

IT - Information Technology

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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