Aegon · 16 hours ago
Senior Director, Investments Technology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$197K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expAegon is seeking a Senior Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of new web and cloud technologies. The role involves providing technical guidance, developing strategic direction, and mentoring teams to deliver quality solutions across multiple business lines.
Asset ManagementAuto InsuranceFinanceHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development teams to deliver quality solutions utilized by multiple lines of business. Continue to drive the team toward delivery of the best end to end design solutions for the enterprise
Interact with executive management to develop strategic direction for the department and functional areas
Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Provide clear direction by translating strategic priorities and goals into defined tactical action plans and milestones. Work with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals
Act as a strategist and champion for enterprise architecture and design principles
Lead white board discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and enterprise architecture team
Identify opportunities to utilize third-party software development frameworks, open source libraries, and APIs in agile, and speed to market focused development for business partners
Ensure high quality service is achieved by providing oversight, monitoring key performance indicators, internal controls, and keeping abreast of market events and industry changes. Bring a passion to stay on top of technical trends, experiment with new technologies, and participate in internal and external technology communities
Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances
Drive a culture of change and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentation. Have a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption
Oversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for cloud and web development initiatives
Develop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plans. Mentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
Twelve years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices
Ten years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions
Eight years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams
Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deliver, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy
Experience managing vendor relationships, including product/service evaluation, contract negotiations, and on-going relationship management
Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS)
Results oriented with a strong customer focus
Strong communication skills to delivery highly relevant and effective information to the Board, executives, and employees
Ability to synthesize ambiguous and complex information in a way the leads to substantive actionable outcomes
Proactive mindset to drive change, question assumptions and push for innovation solutions
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Technical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization
Problem-solving and technical communication skills
Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues
Creative analytical thinker
Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Preferred
Familiarity with investment technology platforms and terminology (e.g., understanding of QSIP, IBOR vs. ABOR)
Master's degree
Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
Understanding of big data and real time data processing architecture and ecosystems
Experience with solution architecture and implementation
Technology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)
Knowledge of the financial services, insurance, or private equity industry
Benefits
Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance
Company
Aegon
Aegon offers products and services in the life insurance, pension, retirement, and asset management fields.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$760M2024-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $760M
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Lard Friese
Chief Executive Officer
Duncan Russell
Chief Financial Officer
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