Director, Software Engineering – Life New Business
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Director of Software Engineering at Penn Mutual leading software development teams. Focus on delivering high-quality solutions in the Life and MultiLife Insurance domain.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a diverse team of software engineers, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the engineering organization, setting clear objectives, goals, and priorities aligned with company objectives.
- Drive the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with product management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and allocate resources effectively.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, promoting open communication, feedback, and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, to ensure alignment of technical initiatives with business goals.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the engineering organization, identifying opportunities for process optimization, tooling enhancements, and technology adoption.
- Manage and track project schedules, budgets, and resources, and ensure timely delivery of software solutions within scope and budget constraints.
- Represent the engineering organization in strategic planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes, and communicate key insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Demonstrates a commitment to AI fluency by embracing AI tools and technologies to enhance individual and team performance, decision-making, and innovation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
- Previous experience in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success in leading and developing large engineering teams.
- Strong technical background in software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages and technologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts and decisions to stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven track record of driving technical innovation, fostering a culture of excellence, and achieving business objectives.
- Experience with agile development methodologies, project management tools, and modern software development practices.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms and technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (preferred).
- Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system integration (preferred).
- Certifications or professional credentials in relevant technologies or domains (preferred).
- Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams (preferred).
Benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements
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