Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking a seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager, Software Engineering to lead a team building data-driven software products and platforms. You'll guide engineers to develop scalable data solutions as we continuously deliver analytics and AI capabilities across our product portfolio. You'll partner closely with Product Management, Architecture, and Engineering leaders to plan and deliver roadmap commitments, solve technical challenges, and grow a high-performing team.
What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team building and scaling data products
• Own delivery of new features and enhancements aligned to the product roadmap while maintaining reliability, increasing scalability, and reducing defects
• Collaborate with Product Management and Architecture on quarterly planning, estimates, and technical designs
• Monitor delivery metrics, identify dependencies, address blockers, and drive continuous improvement in processes and documentation
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and address tradeoffs and technical issues in modern cloud-based environments for data-intensive applications
• Support adoption of new technologies with a culture of high performance and continuous learning

We're looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to work from an Applied Systems office or 100% remotely
• Your experience should include some or all of the following:
  • 8+ years of experience designing and developing data-intensive solutions
  • 3+ years leading software engineers to deliver new features and/or system enhancements
  • Hands-on experience building production-grade services in GoLang , with the ability to guide engineers through design, implementation, and troubleshooting
  • Deep, practical experience developing cloud-native applications , especiall y Kubernetes
  • Demonstrated strength in coaching and developing technical team members
  • Advanced knowledge of software development practices, cloud platforms, and secure, scalable data services
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
  • Proven ability to plan and estimate work, manage technical and operational issues, and drive continuous improvement
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

Location
Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $125,000 - $175,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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