Actuarial Product Configuration Analyst III

Athene; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Athene is seeking an experienced software developer to design, code, and implement new product propositions within the ALIP policy administration system. The role focuses on configuring annuity product rules, workflows, and transactions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will work in an Agile environment, leveraging tools like GitHub and Jenkins to ensure reliable releases, and contribute to automation and process improvements to boost efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of application development, configuration, or systems experience within insurance or financial services.
• Experience with policy administration systems (ALIP preferred).
• Proficiency in SQL/database queries and programming languages listed.
• Experience in Agile environments using Jira/Confluence/GitHub/Jenkins.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and code development.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and enhance annuity product rules, workflows, and transactions within ALIP and related systems.
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions; follow development standards and best practices.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and deploy application changes; support reliable software releases.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, Operations, and Technology teams to improve performance and data quality.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

SQL

XML

Visual Basic

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Jenkins

Agile

DevOps

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in MIS/Mathematics/Statistics/Actuarial Science (or equivalents)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

Purpose: The ideal candidate will have a passion for cross collaboration and problem solving utilizing mathematical and technological capabilities. The candidate should have the desire and ability to understand the underlying mechanics and processes associated with an Annuity and similar products throughout their life cycle. This candidate will be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, unit testing, and implementation of new product propositions within the Athene applications, primarily ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance Platform) policy administration system.

Accountabilities: Configure, maintain, and enhance annuity product rules, workflows, and transactions within ALIP and related administration systems. Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions while following established development standards and best practices. Develop, test, troubleshoot, and deploy application changes using Agile and DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub, Jenkins) to support reliable software releases. Partner with Product, QA, Operations, and Technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions, resolve production issues, and improve system performance. Develop automation and process improvements that increase efficiency, enhance data quality, and support policy administration processes. Contribute to sprint commitments, peer code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives while building expertise in annuity products and policy administration.

Qualifications and Experience: 4+ years of application development, configuration, or systems experience within insurance, financial services, or relevant experience. Experience with policy administration systems (ALIP preferred), SQL/database queries, and one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, SQL, XML, or Visual Basic. Experience working in Agile environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or Jenkins. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and translate business requirements into system solutions. Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, code development, documentation, analysis, and workflow efficiency while applying sound judgment to validate AI-generated outputs. Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

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We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.