Immediately Require Manager, Software Engineering - Commission Systems (Work from Home) in USA

Job title: Manager, Software Engineering - Commission Systems (Work from Home)

Company: Transamerica

Job description: Job Family IT - Development



Who We Are



Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years. We provide investment, retirement, and life insurance solutions to more than 11 million customers throughout the U.S. But the way we see it, our responsibility goes beyond our clients? accounts. We?re in the business of helping people live well and empowering them to create a better tomorrow through the financial and health-related habits they form today. We help people prepare by providing solutions that consider the whole picture.



What We Do



Transamerica is organized by lines of business (Life Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Retirement Plans, Employee Benefits, and Financial Assets), which are supported by Transamerica Corporate (Corporate Development; Finance; Internal Audit; Legislative, Regulatory & Policy; Office of the CEO; People, Places & Brand; Risk; and Technology).



Job Description Summary The Manager of Software Engineering is focused on leading teams in the development and implementation of web and cloud technologies to support an agile digital business. Helps define web and cloud strategies, grow capabilities, and develops the team by providing technology leadership, career development and mentoring in design, framework, and platform decisions. This role will be responsible for Commission and Distribution Support System technologies for our life insurance and annuities businesses and partners.



Job Description



Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers in working collaboratively with other technology teams and business product owners in an agile environment.


• Perform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead multi-team design sessions.


• Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts.


• Lead analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.


• Lead committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines.


• Utilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions.


• 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.


• Drive a culture of change, excellence 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 with emphasis on quality and execution.

Qualifications

• Experience with Commissioning and Distributed Support System technologies


• Prior experience in the life insurance and annuities or financial services domains


• Knowledge of on-prem, cloud-based, and mainframe systems


• Bachelor?s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience


• Six years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices


• Four years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions


• Two years of experience in architecting, building, and administering big data and real-time streaming analytics architecture in both premises and cloud environments


• Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery


• 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


• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and influence at all levels


• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues


• Creative analytical thinker


• Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus


• 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 prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PPlus (Performance Plus)


• Understanding of advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology


• implementations


• Understanding of data mapping and ETL


• Technology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)


• Knowledge of the financial services industry

Compensation



**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**



The Salary for this position generally ranges between $126,000 - $167,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.



Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company?s discretion.



Working Conditions

• Office environment


• Work outside of normal business hours may be required


• Moderate travel

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What We Offer



For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.



Compensation Benefits



Competitive Pay



Bonus for Eligible Employees



Benefits Package



Pension Plan



401k Match



Employee Stock Purchase Plan



Tuition Reimbursement



Disability Insurance



Medical Insurance



Dental Insurance



Vision Insurance



Employee Discounts



Career Training & Development Opportunities



Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits



Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.



Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).



Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars



Parental Leave ? fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.



Adoption Assistance



Employee Assistance Program



College Coach Program



Back-Up Care Program



PTO for Volunteer Hours



Employee Matching Gifts Program



Employee Resource Groups



Inclusion and Diversity Programs



Employee Recognition Program



Referral Bonus Programs



Peer Recognition Program (BRAVO)



Inclusion & Diversity



Transamerica has made a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, and we are proud to be an organization where all perspectives are valued. Transamerica has earned recognition for its strong efforts year-over-year, including from the Human Rights Campaign?s Foundation Corporate Equality Index, the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, and Seramount?s ?100 Best Companies? list.



In addition, as part of Transamerica?s commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace, the company sponsors employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees and provide a supportive environment for raising diversity awareness and promoting inclusive behavior.



Giving Back



Transamerica believes our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where we live and work.



Transamerica?s Parent Company



acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Aegon?s roots go back more than 175 years to the first half of the nineteenth century. Since then, Aegon has grown into an international company, with businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Today, Aegon is one of the world?s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions, and asset management. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.



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Expected salary: $126000 - 167000 per year

Location: USA

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