New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) · 16 hours ago
Assistant Manager Information Services - Architect
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNew York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) is the largest workers' compensation insurer in New York State and among the ten largest nationwide. The Assistant Manager of Information Services will provide strategic and operational leadership to the application development teams, overseeing the design and delivery of mission-critical applications while driving modernization initiatives.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsurance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the enterprise-wide application development architecture strategy in alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements in workers’ compensation business domain
Develop and execute application development roadmaps aligned with business modernization initiatives
Provide Architectural Guidance For Designing, Building, And Implementing IT Systems, Ensuring Alignment With Enterprise Standards Through The Entire Solution/system Development Lifecycle, Project Management Lifecycle, And Vendor Management Lifecycle, Including But Not Limited To Following?activities
Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize use cases and projects
Conduct technical reviews of proposed solutions to ensure compliance with performance, security, and regulatory standards
Provide guidance and approval for complex architectural designs and technology investments
Oversee the integration of disparate systems to ensure seamless data flow across the organization
Facilitate interoperability between legacy systems and modern applications while minimizing disruptions to business operations
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure effective deployment, monitoring, and optimization of technical solutions
Monitor and manage technical solutions in production, troubleshooting and enhancing performance as needed
Document architectural solutions, workflows, and processes for both technical and non-technical audiences
Establish and report performance metrics for architectural processes/projects and methodologies to optimize efficiency and alignment with business needs
Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards and security guidelines
API Management: Establish and mature enterprise-wide API strategies, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external platforms, maintaining robust security controls, and optimizing performance
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering their professional growth and development
Manage resources and budgets to ensure effective delivery of architecture projects and initiatives
Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, translating business needs into technical solutions and ensuring IT initiatives deliver measurable value
Proactively assess emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for business innovation and competitive advantage
Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns
Drive continuous improvement practices for application support and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various IT disciplines and how they intersect within large-scale organizations
At least five (5) years of IT experience must be in solutions architecture, software development, or a related technical role
Four (4) years of leadership experience in application development, or a related technical field
A college degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field of study may be a substitute for the broad IT experience as per the below: A bachelor's degree may substitute for three years of experience. A master's degree may substitute for additional one year of experience. A doctorate may substitute for an additional two years of experience
Preferred
Strong technical background with expertise in multiple technology domains, such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, databases, and integration technologies
Proven experience in architecting, deploying, and managing technical solutions within a complex IT environment
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address technical challenges including troubleshooting multiple complex IT systems issues, identifying the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceiving effective solutions
Hands-on experience with software development methodologies and practices, such as Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and Github
Strong expertise in API design, governance and API management platforms (e.g. Azure API Management)
Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to technical solution design
Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks and cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS)
Excellent understanding of data management, data engineering, data governance and model life management
Two or more years of leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams
Proven ability to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals
Benefits
Competitive compensation.
Future career growth potential.
Open and supportive team-based environment.
Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals.
Paid state and federal Holidays.
Full medical, vision, and dental.
Retirement options.
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.
Company
New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) was established in 1914 as part of the original enactment of the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chad Loshbaugh
Chief Operating Officer for Business Services
Ken Radigan
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
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