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The AVP, Software Engineering and Delivery provides leadership in aligning information systems development with business objectives for assigned all Enterprise systems and/or technologies. Individual hired for this role should act as the IT Domain Owner and is expected to have end-to-end view and ownership of the products within their domain, primarily responsible for product development, delivery, and support. The incumbent provides overall direction and guidance to software engineering managers, engineers, QA engineers, business systems analyst and contract labor working across multiple product engineering teams. Determines department priorities and ensures software development, application availability SLAs & product support objectives are met.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Own the strategic vision and roadmap for all Product(s) within your area of responsibility.
- Ensures alignment between business strategies, enterprise transformation initiatives, technology standards and practices.
- Responsible for quality and timely delivery of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies.
- Responsible for solution architecture, software engineering, test automation, performance engineering, DevSecOps and production support service levels.
- Works closely with customers, other IT managers, and management to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology creatively to improve customer experience & improve business processes.
- Prepares business cases, including financial analyses of potential new technologies/systems/applications. Evaluates based on organization’s strategic needs and resource availability.
- Contributes to the development of software, test automation, performance engineering standards, policies, processes, and procedures to ensure these practices align with enterprise standards.
- Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends. Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technology
- Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis.
- Prepares/manages department budget: P&L forecasting, operational/capital expenditures, contract negotiations and invoice processing
- Leads and manages team to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge & Skills:
- Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods and best practices. Proficiency with various programming languages used.
- Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices
- Thorough knowledge of all assigned Systems, applications, technologies.
- Proven experience and strong understanding of Agile development and conventional method and its application to company technology needs.
- High level knowledge/expertise in databases development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale business applications.
- Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management.
- Good general business acumen.
- Development Experience with Java & .Net C#, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Experienced in scalable, high-availability back end technologies Oracle, SQL Server and PostgreSQL
- Experience with non-relational database technologies preferred such as Memcached, MongoDB, Redis
- Strong JavaScript back end development experience with common frameworks Angular, Rxjs, Node, etc...
- Front end development experience including ReactJS, Webpack, HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Accessibility and Responsive Layouts UI/UX development experience.
- Experience with Insurance / Reinsurance Systems and Data
- Strong understanding of server-side software, scalability, performance, and reliability Skills
- Excellent communication skills:
- Ability clearly speak and understand the English language.
- Excellent command of the English language, i.e. Ability to write and understand the written documents, email and other forms of electronic communications.
- Ability to discuss, articulate and simplify technology to non-technical people.
- Normal office environment
- Moderate travel required, approximately one overnight trip per month.
Education & Experience:
- 10+ years related experience in Software development & architecture.
- 5+ years of Management experience
- One year of experience on managing people managers (Only DO)
- Prior experience on Leadership role (Strategic vision, vendor management and budget) (Only DO)
- Prior experience on preparing and managing department budget (Only DO)
- At least 3 years of experience in Solution Architecture leveraging modern architecture principles
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
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