Director, Software Engineering

Job Title

Provides leadership in the development of new web and cloud technologies to support an agile digital business.

Job Description

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.
• Interact with executive management to develop strategic direction for the department and functional areas.
• Partner with senior 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.
• Act as a strategist and champion for enterprise architecture and design principles.
• Lead white board discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and enterprise architecture team.
• 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.
• Act quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances.
• Drive a culture of change 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.
• Oversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for cloud and web development initiatives.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
• Ten years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices
• Eight years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions
• Six years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deliver, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy.
• 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. HTML, JS, CSS)
• Results oriented with a strong customer focus
• Strong communication skills to delivery highly relevant and effective information to the Board, executives, and employees.
• Ability to synthesize ambiguous and complex information in a way the leads to substantive actionable outcomes.
• Proactive mindset to drive change, question assumptions and push for innovation solutions.
• 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 work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues
• Creative analytical thinker
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten years experience in banking and/or life insurance industry
• Proven experience leading large-scale AI engineering organizations, driving front-end architecture, modern web technologies, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in building scalable, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern frameworks, design systems, and component-based development methodologies.
• Strong track record of partnering with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering leaders to deliver customer-centric digital experiences and align technology roadmaps with business objectives.
• Experience leveraging AI, GenAI, and emerging technologies to enhance user experiences, improve developer productivity, and accelerate innovation across digital platforms

Working Conditions

• Hybrid office environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Locations: Denver, Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required
• Frequent Travel 25 to 50%

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $190,000 - $225,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration, sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

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
• 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, 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. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live