Application Engineering Supervisor

Great American Insurance Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking a seasoned Application Engineering leader to coordinate daily team operations and drive the design, development, and deployment of software applications that support insurance processes.

The role requires guiding integration of modern best practices, overseeing testing and maintenance, and ensuring performance aligns with evolving business needs. A strong background in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in software development and/or application development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily operations of the Application Engineering team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Leads the design, programming, building, and deployment of software applications and systems that support various business and insurance processes.
• Leads integration of latest technology best practices to enhance performance and scalability.
• Leads software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities.
• Reviews the development of technical specifications based on business requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and implement integration solutions.
• Monitors optimization of application performance and resolves issues.
• Conducts regular performance assessments and implements improvements.
• Provides expert technical support to end-users and team members.
• Cultivates a collaborative environment across development and operations.
• Leads strategic planning and execution of process improvements.
• Ensures performance meets complex business requirements and user expectations.
• Continuously assesses and integrates industry best practices.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

Cloud platforms

Machine learning concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily operations of the Application Engineering team, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Leads the design, programming, building, and deployment of software applications and systems that support various business and insurance processes.
• Leads the integration of the latest technology best practices to enhance operational performance and scalability.
• Leads software testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities.
• Reviews the development of technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to design and implement integration solutions that enhance data flow and system interoperability.
• Monitors the optimization of application performance, identifying and resolving any issues that may impact system efficiency.
• Conducts regular performance assessments and implements improvements to ensure applications run smoothly and efficiently.
• Provides expert technical support to end-users and team members, addressing and resolving application-related issues.
• Cultivates a highly collaborative environment, bridging development, operations, and other key stakeholders to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Leads strategic planning and execution of process improvements to align application engineering initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures that application and infrastructure performance meets complex and evolving business requirements and user expectations.
• Continuously assesses and integrates industry best practices to ensure the team maintains a competitive edge and drives technological advancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development and/or application development.

Scope of Job/Qualifications

• Typically manages 2 or more reports.
• Responsible for overseeing team priorities and coordinating daily tasks.
• May occasionally perform tasks alongside direct reports.
• Operates under policies and procedures with limited oversight.
• Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and has a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management.
• Provides mentorship, guidance, and training to team members, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Maintains advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks.
• Responsible for providing technical expertise across a range of applications, systems and/or technologies.
• Demonstrates expert understanding of machine learning concepts and their software engineering implications.
• Ensures that the team meets budget and performance targets.

Business Unit: Property & Casualty IT Services

• We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*.
• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.
• *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.
• Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company.
• We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength.
• Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them.
• Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well.
• This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations.
• You never know where a career in insurance will take you.
• Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to \"Be Here. Be GREAT!\" To learn more, visit our Career Page

Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.