Lead IT Engineer - Aegon AM

Transamerica Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards program

Health benefits

Retirement programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Aegon Asset Management in the United States is seeking a Lead Engineer to join the global Investment Management Engineering team. You will drive delivery of technology solutions across the full development lifecycle in an Agile, cloud-first environment, mentoring junior engineers and guiding small project teams.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to validate options, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding practices, while supporting incident

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or platform operations within agile delivery environments.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or agile methodologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Scrum, SAFe) are desirable but not essential.
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering Team Leads and Business Analysts to understand business outcomes and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain applications and platforms aligned to delivery team priorities.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to validate solution options and share proof-of-concept code.
• Apply engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes and team performance.
• Participate in incident resolution and support activities (3rd Line), ensuring reliability and performance of delivery team-owned applications.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation within and across delivery teams.
• Support the Engineering Director and Engineering Team Lead with technical advice and input into delivery team-level decisions.
• Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal and/or other sensitive data.

Skills

Python

SQL

.Net Core

C#

CI/CD

DevSecOps

AWS

Azure

Scrum

SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Aladdin

Snowflake

dbt

AWS

Job description

Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $384 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,125 employees work from 14 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview

As a Lead Engineer, you will join a team of seven within our wider global Investment Management Engineering organization, working in an Agile, cloud-first environment to deliver technology solutions across the business. The Lead IT Engineers are responsible for delivering high-quality, solution-focused technology outcomes across the full delivery lifecycle. They leverage their in-depth knowledge of their discipline and understanding of related fields to drive delivery and improvement in global cross-functional delivery teams. They bring technical depth, business awareness, and collaborative agility to support the development, testing, and deployment of solutions that meet business needs. This role involves resolving complex problems, often leading small project / initiative teams, and providing guidance to junior staff. The Lead IT Engineer acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience, presents to senior leaders, and works independently with minimal guidance in complex situations.

Eligibility

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering Team Leads and Business Analysts to understand business outcomes and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop, test, and maintain applications and platforms aligned to delivery team priorities.
• Engage directly with business stakeholders to validate solution options and share proof-of-concept code.
• Apply engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and secure coding standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery processes and team performance.
• Participate in incident resolution and support activities (3rd Line), ensuring reliability and performance of delivery team-owned applications.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and contribute to innovation within and across delivery teams.
• Support the Engineering Director and Engineering Team Lead with technical advice and input into delivery team-level decisions.
• Manage data privacy risks and ensure compliance with company policy regarding the processing of personal and/or other sensitive data.

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in software development, infrastructure engineering, or platform operations within agile delivery environments.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding.
• Certifications in relevant technologies, cloud platforms, or agile methodologies (e.g. AWS, Azure, Scrum, SAFe) are desirable but not essential.
• Background in financial services or asset management preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with key systems such as Aladdin, Snowflake, dbt, AWS and infrastructure technologies relevant to the asset management business.
• A strong understanding of the full software delivery lifecycle within a globally distributed Agile Team, including development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and engineering disciplines (e.g. application development, infrastructure, integration) to include Python, SQL, .Net Core and C#.
• Ability to gather business context to complement technical expertise.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with Product Owners, Analysts, and Business Stakeholders.

Working Conditions

This is a hybrid role, with an in-office presence two days per week and the flexibility to work remotely three days per week.

Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You. Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success! We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences. Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager. We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership. Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge. Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management. People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we’re able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual’s function is financial, technical or creative. Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies.

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