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This role could be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an office location.
This position will lead a team of associates focused on delivering in the maintenance of application software and/or systems in accordance with the needs of the business. Lead a team of production support focused Business System Admins and Developers. Use knowledge and experience to advance the practice of application development. This team will be the first point of escalation for production oriented I.T. issues.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
What you do
What you bring
What We Offer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary range $113,524 to $187,314 per year.
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This role could be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an office location.
This position will lead a team of associates focused on delivering in the maintenance of application software and/or systems in accordance with the needs of the business. Lead a team of production support focused Business System Admins and Developers. Use knowledge and experience to advance the practice of application development. This team will be the first point of escalation for production oriented I.T. issues.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
What you do
- Lead a team consisting of mainframe developers, open system developers, and business system analysts.
- Contribute to solutioning efforts with team, application owners, architects, business analysts and clients.
- Provide technical guidance to team members.
- Create a high performing culture by developing associate and business resources.
- Provide production support on applications, systems, and processes to achieve business results.
- Identify and resolve problems for both internal and external parties.
- Monitor and evaluate adherence to regulations, policies, and change procedures.
- Develop partnerships within the organization to engage in cross-functional business initiatives.
- Analyze problems and provide solutions.
- Consult with other IT business associates and leaders.
- Incorporate future impacts into planning of I.T. solutions.
- Plan and organize the work of team associates including B.S.A. and Developers.
- Advance the practice of application development within Ameritas.
- Oversee interviewing, evaluation, selection, and hiring for the team. Create a high performing culture within team through associate coaching, development, and engagement.
- Onboard, train, and assist in directing the continuous development of associates.
What you bring
- Bachelor's level degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- 4-7 years of relevant I.T. development experience required.
- 2-4 years of previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
- Understanding of basic COBOL design required.
- Knowledge and experience with Java and secure coding practices required.
- Knowledge and experience with open system tools required.
- Insurance industry experience desired.
What We Offer
- Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
- We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
- A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
- Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary range $113,524 to $187,314 per year.
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