Transamerica is looking to hire a Senior Director of Software Engineering for World Financial Group Technology to provide leadership in the development of new web and cloud technologies to support an agile digital business. This role will define enterprise web and cloud strategies, grow capabilities, and develop the team by providing technology vision and leadership, career development, and mentoring in design, framework and platform decisions. The goal is to define and communicate delivery plans, manage team budgets, and partner with leaders in key business and IT groups to deliver value through efficient use of development resources.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deliver, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy.
- Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS)
- Experience with advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
- Understanding of big data and real time data processing architecture and ecosystems and integrations
- Experience with solution architecture and implementation
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.
- Act as a strategist and champion for enterprise architecture and design principles.
- 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.
- Oversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for cloud and web development initiatives.
Other
- 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.
- Lead white board discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and enterprise architecture team.
