Full Stack Developer

MassMutual - Hartford, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hartford, WI

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

As a Full Stack Developer on the Wealth & Distribution Technology Architecture team at MassMutual, you will collaborate with skilled peers to design and implement solutions across the sales and distribution value stream. This role emphasizes technical modernization and meaningful business outcomes, requiring a commitment to inclusivity, flexibility, and strong communication skills. You will work closely with Solution Architects and Development Teams to translate architecture into actionable design and code, while optimizing application performance and security.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Solution Architects & Development Teams to translate architecture to design/code-level execution.
• Provide hands-on guidance with design, development, testing, and deploying web applications using technologies such as React, Node.js, MongoDB, GraphQL.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality products that meet user needs and business goals.
• Optimize the performance, security, and scalability of applications using best practices and industry standards.
• Research and learn new technologies and tools, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
• Contribute to governed architecture artifacts, including Solution, Decisions, Strategies, and Roadmaps.
• Participate in project team meetings, status updates, planning, and requirement reviews.
• Engage in design and code reviews, architecture/design decisions, and technology evaluations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and participate in architecture community events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a full stack developer in the financial services industry.
• 1+ year strong knowledge and skills in front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.
• 1+ year strong knowledge and skills in back-end development using Node.js, Express, MongoDB, GraphQL, RESTful APIs.
• 1+ year experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and DevOps tools like Git, Docker, Kubernetes.
• 1+ year experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, Cypress.
• 2+ years of experience in sales & distribution related business processes and technologies.

Nice-to-haves

• AWS Certifications
• 10+ years of design & development experience including frontend, backend, database, and integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling and ETL development including development patterns and best practices.
• Excellent mentoring skills and the desire to contribute beyond day-to-day project work.
• Experience with event streaming and web service protocols like SOAP, REST, JSON, or Kafka.
• General working knowledge of insurance data, investment data, and/or financial data.

Benefits

• Access to mentorship opportunities
• Networking opportunities with various Business Resource Groups
• Learning content on Degreed and other platforms
• Strong ethical business practices with industry-leading pay and benefits