Reinsurance Group Of America Chesterfield , MO 63005
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Overview
Leads, defines and owns the vision for complex, enterprise technical solutions with a cloud-first approach. Ensures IT capabilities are designed, built and deployed using technology best practices while ensuring cost effectiveness in delivery and total cost of ownership. Develops and owns technology roadmaps with emphasis on driving out complexity and ensuring the company can scale efficiently and effectively as it grows. Works with the various IT leaders and associates to define technology architectures to meet the business needs.
Responsibilities
Defines vision for technical solutions.
Facilitates a technology approach to requested new systems or enhancements that optimize RGA's use of technology while minimizing total cost of ownership.
Keep abreast of industry trends, technology advancements and product/vendor direction, and plays a lead role in developing the skills and knowledge of other technical resources within RGA.
Active participant in RGA's technology leadership group.
Act as the visionary and strategist for the solution vision.
Seeks continuous performance improvement in technology solutions and ensures security of information.
Work with IT leadership to define overall recruiting needs and expertise in solution area, professional development needs of technical staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree and/or LOMA certification
15+ years of development experience including automation
10+ years of development experience in insurance, reinsurance or financial services
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
Proficiency in a variety of modern programming languages
Proficiency in a variety of modern automation tools and frameworks
Proficiency with containerization
Proficiency with relational/NoSQL
Experience with AWS, GCP or other cloud provider
Experience with load testing
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams or projects
Advanced ability to solve complex problems, drawing upon creativity, experience, and multiple sources of information
Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex or difficult information
JavaScript/Java/Groovy/Go/C#/.Net/Python
Docker/Kubernetes
NodeJS
Cucumber/Geb/ProtractorJs/Selenium drivers
PostgrSQL/Mongo/Elastic/Oracle/Terraform/Ansible
Shell
Company Overview
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.
The general pay range for this position is $145K - $200K per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
Reinsurance Group Of America