Director of Software Development
Job Summary:
Responsible for closely working with business stakeholders across the company to understand, prioritize and assist in the production support of mission critical systems. The Software Development Director oversees a team of developers (both internal & external) who architect, analyze, design, develop, integrated, test, implement and maintain a comprehensive system of applications critical to the daily operations. The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of software deliverables and support for the organization. This position is also responsible for the strategic development of the software architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of the development of the software. MUST have Guidewire experience.
• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent, required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of previous experience in information technology, technical applications, information systems, or equivalent, required.
• 10+ years of experience in managing people, processes, and tools.
• 6+ years of experience in programming languages such as Java, ASP.NET, C#.NET or similar technology, required.
• Advanced knowledge of the software development life cycle including systems design, programming techniques, databases, servers, problem solving, analytical, research skills and technical documentation required.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of modern web development technologies in front-end and back-end architectures using .NET Visual Studio, JavaScript, CSS, Jquery, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server
• Experience with design patterns, code structure, continuous integration, object-oriented development using MVC, Forms, multi-threat patterns, GitLabs.
• Experience in web integration using HTTP, SOAP, JSON, XML, RESTful API.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire's Insurance Suite of products, i.e., Policy Center, Billing Center and Claims Center.
• Experience in engineering business process flows.
• Technical skills to master application configuration: modifying XML definitions, scripting (JavaScript, VB, etc.), understanding of relational database concepts, and other skills involved with implementing an advanced web application.
• Prior integration experience with insurance policy administration systems such as Guidewire's InsuranceSuite products a plus.
• Ability to provide clear direction, technical management & mentorship to managers, developers and business & data analysts.
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and proven track record in architecting large, complex software solutions with a strong understanding of all application layers.
• Ability and proven track record working with team on large, complex software systems with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and project management concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Experience working as a part of an agile development team.
• Flexible, enthusiastic approach to work including a strong desire to learn. Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and learning, understanding, and applying new technologies
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader. Must be able to see tasks of the team through to completion without significant guidance.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized leader while remaining flexible & effective under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL databases.
• Advanced knowledge of business requirements documentation and technical specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools & techniques.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines efficiently and with high quality.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt in a changing business environment.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Licenses And / Or Certifications:
Certified in Guidewire Configuration highly desirable.
location: Sarasota, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $150,000 - 165,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities:
Responsible for closely working with business stakeholders across the company to understand, prioritize and assist in the production support of mission critical systems. The Software Development Director oversees a team of developers (both internal & external) who architect, analyze, design, develop, integrated, test, implement and maintain a comprehensive system of applications critical to the daily operations. The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of software deliverables and support for the organization. This position is also responsible for the strategic development of the software architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of the development of the software. MUST have Guidewire experience.
• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent, required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of previous experience in information technology, technical applications, information systems, or equivalent, required.
• 10+ years of experience in managing people, processes, and tools.
• 6+ years of experience in programming languages such as Java, ASP.NET, C#.NET or similar technology, required.
• Advanced knowledge of the software development life cycle including systems design, programming techniques, databases, servers, problem solving, analytical, research skills and technical documentation required.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of modern web development technologies in front-end and back-end architectures using .NET Visual Studio, JavaScript, CSS, Jquery, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server
• Experience with design patterns, code structure, continuous integration, object-oriented development using MVC, Forms, multi-threat patterns, GitLabs.
• Experience in web integration using HTTP, SOAP, JSON, XML, RESTful API.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire's Insurance Suite of products, i.e., Policy Center, Billing Center and Claims Center.
• Experience in engineering business process flows.
• Technical skills to master application configuration: modifying XML definitions, scripting (JavaScript, VB, etc.), understanding of relational database concepts, and other skills involved with implementing an advanced web application.
• Prior integration experience with insurance policy administration systems such as Guidewire's InsuranceSuite products a plus.
• Ability to provide clear direction, technical management & mentorship to managers, developers and business & data analysts.
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and proven track record in architecting large, complex software solutions with a strong understanding of all application layers.
• Ability and proven track record working with team on large, complex software systems with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and project management concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Experience working as a part of an agile development team.
• Flexible, enthusiastic approach to work including a strong desire to learn. Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and learning, understanding, and applying new technologies
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader. Must be able to see tasks of the team through to completion without significant guidance.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized leader while remaining flexible & effective under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL databases.
• Advanced knowledge of business requirements documentation and technical specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools & techniques.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines efficiently and with high quality.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt in a changing business environment.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Licenses And / Or Certifications:
Certified in Guidewire Configuration highly desirable.
Qualifications:
Responsible for closely working with business stakeholders across the company to understand, prioritize and assist in the production support of mission critical systems. The Software Development Director oversees a team of developers (both internal & external) who architect, analyze, design, develop, integrated, test, implement and maintain a comprehensive system of applications critical to the daily operations. The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of software deliverables and support for the organization. This position is also responsible for the strategic development of the software architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of the development of the software. MUST have Guidewire experience.
• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent, required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of previous experience in information technology, technical applications, information systems, or equivalent, required.
• 10+ years of experience in managing people, processes, and tools.
• 6+ years of experience in programming languages such as Java, ASP.NET, C#.NET or similar technology, required.
• Advanced knowledge of the software development life cycle including systems design, programming techniques, databases, servers, problem solving, analytical, research skills and technical documentation required.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of modern web development technologies in front-end and back-end architectures using .NET Visual Studio, JavaScript, CSS, Jquery, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server
• Experience with design patterns, code structure, continuous integration, object-oriented development using MVC, Forms, multi-threat patterns, GitLabs.
• Experience in web integration using HTTP, SOAP, JSON, XML, RESTful API.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire's Insurance Suite of products, i.e., Policy Center, Billing Center and Claims Center.
• Experience in engineering business process flows.
• Technical skills to master application configuration: modifying XML definitions, scripting (JavaScript, VB, etc.), understanding of relational database concepts, and other skills involved with implementing an advanced web application.
• Prior integration experience with insurance policy administration systems such as Guidewire's InsuranceSuite products a plus.
• Ability to provide clear direction, technical management & mentorship to managers, developers and business & data analysts.
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and proven track record in architecting large, complex software solutions with a strong understanding of all application layers.
• Ability and proven track record working with team on large, complex software systems with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and project management concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Experience working as a part of an agile development team.
• Flexible, enthusiastic approach to work including a strong desire to learn. Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and learning, understanding, and applying new technologies
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader. Must be able to see tasks of the team through to completion without significant guidance.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized leader while remaining flexible & effective under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL databases.
• Advanced knowledge of business requirements documentation and technical specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools & techniques.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines efficiently and with high quality.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt in a changing business environment.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Licenses And / Or Certifications:
Certified in Guidewire Configuration highly desirable.
skills: Responsible for closely working with business stakeholders across the company to understand, prioritize and assist in the production support of mission critical systems. The Software Development Director oversees a team of developers (both internal & external) who architect, analyze, design, develop, integrated, test, implement and maintain a comprehensive system of applications critical to the daily operations. The Director is accountable for the successful delivery of software deliverables and support for the organization. This position is also responsible for the strategic development of the software architecture vision and leadership and all aspects of the development of the software. MUST have Guidewire experience.
• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, or equivalent, required. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of previous experience in information technology, technical applications, information systems, or equivalent, required.
• 10+ years of experience in managing people, processes, and tools.
• 6+ years of experience in programming languages such as Java, ASP.NET, C#.NET or similar technology, required.
• Advanced knowledge of the software development life cycle including systems design, programming techniques, databases, servers, problem solving, analytical, research skills and technical documentation required.
• Property and Casualty Insurance experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of modern web development technologies in front-end and back-end architectures using .NET Visual Studio, JavaScript, CSS, Jquery, SSIS, SSRS, SQL Server
• Experience with design patterns, code structure, continuous integration, object-oriented development using MVC, Forms, multi-threat patterns, GitLabs.
• Experience in web integration using HTTP, SOAP, JSON, XML, RESTful API.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire's Insurance Suite of products, i.e., Policy Center, Billing Center and Claims Center.
• Experience in engineering business process flows.
• Technical skills to master application configuration: modifying XML definitions, scripting (JavaScript, VB, etc.), understanding of relational database concepts, and other skills involved with implementing an advanced web application.
• Prior integration experience with insurance policy administration systems such as Guidewire's InsuranceSuite products a plus.
• Ability to provide clear direction, technical management & mentorship to managers, developers and business & data analysts.
• Advanced interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and proven track record in architecting large, complex software solutions with a strong understanding of all application layers.
• Ability and proven track record working with team on large, complex software systems with a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and project management concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Experience working as a part of an agile development team.
• Flexible, enthusiastic approach to work including a strong desire to learn. Capable of adapting quickly to new systems and learning, understanding, and applying new technologies
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader. Must be able to see tasks of the team through to completion without significant guidance.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, energetic, and highly organized leader while remaining flexible & effective under pressure.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL databases.
• Advanced knowledge of business requirements documentation and technical specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools & techniques.
• Must be able to work under tight deadlines efficiently and with high quality.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt in a changing business environment.
• Must possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Licenses And / Or Certifications:
Certified in Guidewire Configuration highly desirable.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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