Unqork Application Development Manager - Remote, Hybrid Preferred (East Coast)

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

The Application Development Manager (internally known as Manager, Software Engineering) provides leadership in aligning information systems development with business objectives for assigned business applications and/or technologies.

The Application Development Manager provides overall direction and guidance to engineering managers/leads, engineers/developers, and contract labor teams. They drive software development across multiple teams and phases to ensure the execution of project work plans and determine department priorities, ensuring software development objectives are met.

The successful candidate for this role will not only provide significant hands-on design/coding contribution but also act as an Agile Program Manager (APM). This part of the responsibilities involves owning a team of engineering resources to assist in the agile delivery of requirements from the AIM research and development team. The incumbent will oversee IT engineering resources, engineers/developers, and contract labor teams, contributing to software development through sprints and phases to meet delivery expectations. A very hands-on software engineering lead with excellent communication skills across a diverse range of work partners will succeed in this role.

This is a remote role, with a high preference for those willing to work hybrid (twice-a-week) role in our Hartford, Jersey City, New York, or Raleigh offices. We are also open to those interested in remote w/ travel once-a-month to the Jersey City, Raleigh, or Hartford offices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective and timely development of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies.

• Monitors all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle and Production Support service levels. Ensures high level technical support is provided.

• Works closely with customers, other IT managers, and management to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes.

• Prepares business cases, including financial analyses of potential new technologies/systems/applications. Evaluates based on company strategic needs and resource availability.

• Oversees business analysis, development work and quality assurance of projects for assigned systems/technologies.

• Collaborates effectively at all levels to prepare strategic plans. Ensures system requests tie into objectives of the company strategy map and budgets.

• Contributes to the development of information technology development standards, policies, processes and procedures to ensure consistent compatibility and integration throughout the company.

• Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends. Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technology

• Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis.

• Prepares/manages department budget: P&L forecasting, operational/capital expenditures, contract negotiations and invoice processing

• Leads and manages team to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition.

Education and Experience

• Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods and best practices.

• Proficiency with various programming languages used as well as low-code/no-code technologies, specifically Unqork, Federato, Outsystems, Appian, Mendix, or Salesforce Lightning Platform

• Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices

• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance products, applications, technologies.

• Strong understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs.

• High level knowledge/expertise in Legacy and Java development, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale business applications.

• Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management.

• Good general business acumen.

Education & Experience

• Required knowledge & skills would typically be acquired through a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis. 5 or more years of management experience is required.

For individuals assigned or hired to work in California, Colorado, Jersey City, NJ; New York State; and/or Washington State, the base salary range is listed below. This range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.

$120,000 - $175,000/year

• Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above range may be modified in the future

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