Application Development Manager

  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 70.00 - 75.00 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Corporate Development
LinkedIn
Systems Architecture
Communications Management
Design Architecture
Software Design
Workflow Management
Customer Service
Information Systems
Training
Software Implementation
Database
Application Development
Web Services
Project Management
Finance
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Supervision
Communication
Collaboration
Policy Administration
Annuities
Programming Languages
Insurance
Management
Offshoring
Life Insurance
Screening
Writing
Career Counseling
Recruiting
Law
Testing

Job Details

Application Development Manager - CTP or Perm - Durham, NC - $70.00 - $75.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Application Development Manager in Durham, NC.

Role Description

It is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision.
More than that, we're in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients.
Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection.
A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner .
For more information, please visit or follow them on LinkedIn.
Under the general direction of the Vice President, Technology, the Application Development Manager will provide application designs and solutions while partnering with technical teams to define system architecture, configuration, and development.
The Application Services team provides support for Admin platforms and configurable systems such as workflow management tool, secure data transport, customer service software, customer communication management service and bank channel - clearing and settlement services .
The successful candidate will be a design architecture contributor, excellent communicator, and a team player.
This person works closely with the business users, product owner, development team, testing team as well as deployment team providing design solutions on products by analyzing and recommending best practices.
The Application Development Manager is responsible for application design, development, review, and implementation of business requirements for workflow management tool, secure data transport application, customer service software, and bank channel - clearing and settlement services.
This role reports to the VP, Technology and is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC office.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in computer information systems and technologies, plus substantial continued education and training in the field. Master's degree is preferred.
6+ years of progressive experience in applications support, software implementation, and database and application development, including web services.
5 years of direct project management experience.
3 years of experience administering an insurance administrative platform.
Strong insurance knowledge of annuities and life insurance around administration, commissions, and financial transactions.
Strong verbal and written communications.
Strong interpersonal relations, management, and supervisory skills.
Strong background in the support of applications used in the insurance domain.
Ability to thrive under pressure and manage concurrent and conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Organize, prioritize, and track tasks, requests, and projects effectively.
Build and lead diverse, high-performing teams. Promote train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
Interpret and resolve complex problems.
Acquire and maintain current technological knowledge.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive, productive relationships
Policy admin system experience.
Willingness to work onsite 3 days/week .
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Strong policy administration system experience is essential.
Domain knowledge (especially life insurance or annuities) is more important than specific programming languages.
Systems of interest: FAST (FASD), CyberLife, Vantage, Product Accelerator, DXC products, etc.
Insurance domain experience (not mandatory anymore).
Experience with FAST or similar systems.
Prior experience managing offshore teams.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text .

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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