Head, Software Unit
Core
Lead the design, development, and implementation of insurance business applications while providing technical leadership and strategic direction for the software unit.
Role type
Senior IC software unit head (insurance applications)
Builds
Insurance business applications and IT infrastructure
Domain
Insurance / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
software development, systems analysis, functional testing, contract negotiation, IT strategy planning, budget management, team leadership, recruitment, performance management, security policy adherence, service level agreement management, resource allocation, training needs analysis
Preferred skills
ITIL Service Management Foundation Certification, Microsoft certifications, experience with continuous integration and testing, knowledge of technology risk in financial products
Technologies
proprietary software, Intranet, Internet content management systems
Responsibilities
Analyze problems and requests for changes across the business IT terrain, develop solutions and deliver them into production, resolve problems with technology suppliers, participate in IT strategy planning, contribute to IT budgets, set performance targets and goals for the department, manage the allocation of resources and commitment of staff, direct and motivate software development staff, perform systems analysis and functional testing, provide updates on work progress and issues impacting completion or quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities