Manager, Software Engineering

Job Family
IT - Development

About Us


At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.


Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there.


Who We Are


We believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.


Today, we're part of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what's important to them.


We're empowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.


What We Do


Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.


Transamerica employs nearly 7,000 people. It's part of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services group serving approximately 23.9 million customers worldwide.* For more information, visit transamerica.com.


Job Description Summary
The Manager of Software Engineering is focused on leading Finance Technology teams in the development and implementation of cloud computing, enterprise application integration and platform development to support an agile digital business. Helps define platform, AI and cloud strategies, grow capabilities, and develops the team by providing technology leadership, career development and mentoring in design, framework, and platform decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Software Engineers in working collaboratively with other technology teams and business product owners in an agile environment.
• Perform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead multi-team design sessions.
• Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts.
• Lead analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.
• Lead committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines.
• Utilize third-party software development frameworks, open-source libraries, and APIs to rapidly develop basic application solutions.
• 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.
• Drive a culture of change, excellence 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 with emphasis on quality and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
• Six years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices
• Four years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions
• Two years of experience in architecting, building, and administering big data and real-time streaming analytics architecture in both premises and cloud environments
• Strong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery
• 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
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and influence at all levels
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues
• Creative analytical thinker
• Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus
• 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 prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Murex experience and knowledge
• Strong academic background in business, finance, mathematics, and accounting
• Capital markets software experience (trading, risk management or operations)
• Understanding of advanced analytics and machine learning concepts and technology implementations
• Understanding of data mapping and ETL
• Technology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)
• Knowledge of the financial services industry

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - Office Environment (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)
• Work outside of normal business hours may be required
• Moderate Travel 10 to 25%

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $137,000 - $180,000 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.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.


Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations (Philadelphia, PA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Denver, CO). Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

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 and work.


Transamerica's Parent Company


Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.


* As of December 31, 2023