Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this Senior Director, Software Engineering role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against AmeriLife's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Senior Director, Software Engineering posting at AmeriLife — free, in seconds.

About the Role

This role leads technology solutions teams, focusing on meeting business needs and operational requirements. It involves leveraging emerging technologies and automation to improve efficiency and support business transformation. The role includes full management responsibilities for team members.

Responsibilities

Lead teams responsible for technology solutions that meet business needs and satisfy risk and operational requirements.
Identify and resolve complex technical, operational, risk management, and organizational challenges.
Leverage emerging technologies and automation to improve business efficiencies and enhance speed-to-market.
Act as an Agile champion, delivering high-quality working software and automating manual/reusable tasks.
Oversee software engineering, unit testing, and support integration and functional testing.
Ensure developed code aligns with acceptance criteria.
Direct the engineering and deployment of significant delivery projects using Agile methodologies.
Oversee the planning, design, engineering, testing, and deployment of application projects.
Develop departmental plans, including business, financial, production, and organizational priorities.
Apply in-depth understanding of systems engineering and administration.
Impact results by supporting the funding of projects, products, services, and/or technologies.
Maintain appropriate Risk Profile by owning the first line of Risk defense and implementing mitigations.
Partner with 2nd line of defense, Auditors, and regulators to ensure Risk is identified and mitigated.
May play a lead role or technical consultant role in large or complex projects.
Has full management responsibilities for teammates: hiring, disciplinary, coaching, terminating, performance reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and equivalent education and experience (e.g., eight years of IT software engineering, five years relevant business experience, five years project management, and at least two years management experience).
Broad and in-depth knowledge of technology trends, competitive environment, regulatory requirements, and IT strategies.
Ability to translate enterprise-level strategic planning into software and data management needs.
Executive-level communication skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to solve unique and highly complex technical, operational, and organizational problems.
Ability to lead and manage the performance of multiple teams against financial and operational objectives.
Experience managing projects with enterprise-wide implications from conception through implementation.
Understanding of multiple approaches to Software Engineering.
Full understanding of Agile methodology.
Experience leading teams in an Agile organization, particularly those practicing DevSecOps or transitioning from waterfall.
Banking or financial services experience.

Skills

Agile methodologies
DevSecOps
Software Engineering
Systems Engineering
Risk Management
Communication
Negotiation
Facilitation
Presentation

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Management experience
Project management experience
IT software engineering experience
Relevant business experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$195,000 to $210,000

Benefits

PTO
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement savings
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Discretionary annual bonus

About the Company

For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.
Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.
We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially.
We are committed to pay transparency and equity, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market factors.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include employment verification, education verification, criminal history check, and other job-related inquiries, as permitted by law.