Application Development Manager

Company Description:

Aspida 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 to Aspida. For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn.

Who We Are:

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don’t let egos get in the way. They don’t settle for the status quo, and they don’t complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That’s the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that’s why we’re doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We’re dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#! Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun. If this sounds like the place for you, read on, and then apply at aspida.com/careers.

What We Are Looking For:

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 Aspida 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.

What We Provide:

• Salaried, DOE
• Full-Time
• Full Benefits Package Available

What We Believe:

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Requirements

What We Require:

• 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