Application Development Manager

Trusted Fraternal Life; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Fraternal Life in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Applications Development Manager to shape the future of our software development landscape. You will lead a talented team, define standards, and deliver scalable technology solutions.

This role blends technical leadership with people leadership and operational excellence, requiring collaboration across business and technology teams to drive delivery, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive software development and technology leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on software development and database expertise; ability to conduct design and code reviews.
• Experience with the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, Azure, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server.
• Experience establishing development standards, governance practices, and CI/CD pipelines across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing life insurance and annuity policy administration system configuration, including product setup, business rules, workflows, calculations, forms, and controlled promotion across environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, drive change, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Life insurance and annuity experience preferred; experience in other highly regulated industries may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software development team.
• Establish software development standards, governance practices, and delivery processes.
• Oversee application development, database development, data migration, and software delivery activities.
• Establish disciplined policy administration system configuration practices, including version control, documentation, testing, controlled promotion, release coordination, and auditability.
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and development best practices.
• Partner with business and technology teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Monitor operational and delivery metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources, priorities, budgets, and project delivery.

Skills

Software architecture

People leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Microsoft stack (.NET/Azure)

Code/design reviews

Databases

Policy administration systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Version control

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Trusted Fraternal Life (TFL) is one of the largest fraternal benefit societies in the United States, serving more than 200,000 members with nearly $3 billion in assets. Through our family of brands, we help members build financial security while strengthening their communities.

We are on a journey to become the leading next-generation fraternal, serving more members, across more communities, with greater impact.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join TFL. As we continue transforming our technology landscape and advancing our Strategy 2030 vision, we're seeking an Applications Development Manager to help shape the future of software development across our organization.

This role combines technical leadership, people leadership, and operational excellence. You'll lead a talented development team, establish standards and governance practices, oversee application development and delivery, and partner across the organization to deliver scalable technology solutions that support future growth.

Success in this role requires a blend of technical leadership, operational excellence, people leadership, and strategic partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing software development team.
• Establish software development standards, governance practices, and delivery processes.
• Oversee application development, database development, data migration, and software delivery activities.
• Establish disciplined policy administration system configuration practices, including version control, documentation, testing, controlled promotion, release coordination, and auditability.
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and development best practices.
• Partner with business and technology teams to deliver effective technology solutions.
• Monitor operational and delivery metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources, priorities, budgets, and project delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

10+ years of progressive software development and technology leadership experience.

Strong hands-on software development and database expertise, including the ability to conduct design and code reviews.

Experience with the Microsoft technology stack, including .NET, Azure, Azure DevOps, and SQL Server.

Experience establishing development standards, governance practices, and CI/CD pipelines across the software development lifecycle.

Experience managing life insurance and annuity policy administration system configuration, including product setup, business rules, workflows, calculations, forms, and controlled promotion across environments.

Proven ability to lead technical teams, drive change, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Life insurance and annuity experience preferred; experience in other highly regulated industries may also be considered.

Why Join TFL?

Join a mission-driven organization where you can make a real impact. This role provides the opportunity to help shape our technology future, build team capabilities, influence enterprise initiatives, and contribute to a transformational period of growth and change.