Senior Leader of Software Engineering - Top Stack

We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Senior Leader of Software Engineering to play a pivotal role in enhancing end-to-end life insurance processing. This 100% remote position focuses on incremental software changes, particularly in COBOL application development and mainframe modernization, to support life insurance policy administration. 
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES/COMPANY  HIGHLIGHTS:

• Own and manage the mainframe-based application architecture for life insurance policy administration, ensuring its continuous evolution across the organization.
• Provide technical oversight for a team of 15-20 software engineers, ensuring compliance with design patterns and software standards.
• Lead custom COBOL application development for policy administration applications, including product configuration, billing, collections, and claims processing.
• Drive a modernization roadmap for mainframe applications, transitioning from batch-centric to real-time processing to meet consumer demands.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in software engineering, particularly in COBOL and mainframe environments.
• Strong leadership and technical oversight skills, with a focus on modernization and agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Experience in team building, coaching, and performance management.