Manager of IT Development and Data Engineering

Our Company Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife. For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement. Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry. Job Summary The Manager of I.T. Development and Data Engineering is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of software solutions, data infrastructure, and system integrations across the organization. This role blends individual technical contribution with team leadership, overseeing developers and data engineers while remaining actively involved in architecture and design decisions as well as front and back‑end development work. This manager ensures that all systems, designs, and integrations adhere to applicable compliance standards and development best practices. Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and train a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑accountability culture. Set team priorities, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of projects and initiatives. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations. Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. CRM and Platform Development Oversee and contribute to the development and maintenance of CRM and business platform solutions, including configuration, workflow automation, custom development, and third‑party integrations. Ensure platform architecture aligns with organizational processes, scalability needs, and long‑term technology strategy. Evaluate and recommend platform tools and solutions that best fit evolving business requirements. Manage deployment pipelines, environment strategies, and release management best practices across development and production systems. Data Pipelines & Warehousing Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that support reliable data movement across source systems, warehouses, and downstream consumers. Oversee data modeling, transformation logic, and data quality standards. Ensure data architecture supports both operational reporting and strategic analytics needs. Integrations & APIs Lead the design and implementation of REST and SOAP API integrations across internal and external platforms. Maintain and expand integration architecture connecting various business platforms and third‑party vendors. Ensure integrations are well‑documented, monitored, and built for maintainability. Reporting & Business Intelligence Oversee the development and maintenance of BI dashboards and reports using tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Partner with business stakeholders to define KPIs and ensure reporting solutions meet decision‑making needs. Champion data literacy and self‑service analytics across the organization. Compliance & Data Governance Maintain documentation and standards for data flows, system integrations, and development processes. Participate in audits, risk assessments, and security reviews as needed. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency Statement We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors. Where required by law, the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information, such as benefits, bonuses, and commissions, will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request. Background Screening Statement Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job‑related inquiries, as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results, applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amerilife Group, LLC