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We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests.\nUltimately, weappreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providingtools and solutions that make it easier to get there.\nWho We Are\nWe believe everyone deserves to live their best life. More than a century ago, we were among the first financial services companies in America to serve everyday people from all walks of life.\nToday, we’repart of an international holding company, with millions of customers and thousands of employees worldwide. Our insurance, retirement, and investment solutions help people make the most of what’simportant to them.\nWe’reempowered by a vast agent network covering North America, with diversity to match. Together with our nonprofit research institute and foundation, we tune in, step up, and are a force for good - for our customers and the communities where we live, work, and play. United in our purpose, we help people create the financial freedom to live life on their terms.\nWhat We Do\nTransamerica is organized intothree distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprisedof life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long termcare, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.\nTransamerica employs nearly 7,000people. It’spart of Aegon, an integrated, diversified, international financial services groupservingapproximately 23.9 million customersworldwide.*For moreinformation, visit transamerica.com.\nJob Description Summary\nProvides leadership in the development of new web and cloud technologies to support an agile digital business. Defines enterprise web and cloud strategies, grow capabilities, and develops the team by providing technology vision and leadership, career development, and mentoring in design, framework and platform decisions. Defines and communicates delivery plans, manage team budgets, and partners with leaders in key business and IT groups to deliver value through efficient use of development resources.Job Description\nResponsibilities\nProvide technical guidance and leadership to the development teams to deliver quality solutions utilized by multiple lines of business. Continue to drive the team toward delivery of the best end to end design solutions for the enterprise.\n\nInteract with executive management to develop strategic direction for the department and functional areas.\n\nPartner with senior leadership and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Provide clear direction by translating strategic priorities and goals into defined tactical action plans and milestones. Work with cross functional leaders to understand and influence business strategy, set priorities, and define technology goals.\n\nAct as a strategist and champion for enterprise architecture and design principles.\n\nLead white board discussions and presentations with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and enterprise architecture team.\n\nIdentify opportunities to utilize third-party software development frameworks, open source libraries, and APIs in agile, and speed to market focused development for business partners.\n\nEnsure high quality service is achieved by providing oversight, monitoring key performance indicators, internal controls, and keeping abreast of market events and industry changes. Bring a passion to stay on top of technical trends, experiment with new technologies, and participate in internal and external technology communities.\n\nAct quickly and appropriately to solve problems, bring clarity, and minimize the impact of unforeseen circumstances.\n\nDrive a culture of change and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentation. Have a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption.\n\nOversee the quality, delivery, performance, cost, and scope for cloud and web development initiatives.\n\nDevelop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plans. Mentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth.\n\n Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience\n\nTen years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices\n\nEight years of experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of enterprise operational functions\n\nSix years of experience managing a diverse team and leading cross-functional teams.\n\nStrong background in the execution of DevOps methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deliver, and accomplishments in architecture and strategy.\n\nExperience managing vendor relationships, including product/service evaluation, contract negotiations, and on-going relationship management\n\nFamiliarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g. HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS)\n\nResults oriented with a strong customer focus\n\nStrong communication skills to delivery highly relevant and effective information to the Board, executives, and employees.\n\nAbility to synthesize ambiguous and complex information in a way the leads to substantive actionable outcomes.\n\nProactive mindset to drive change, question assumptions and push for innovation solutions.\n\nAbility to work as part of a team and independently\n\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills\n\nTechnical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization\n\nProblem-solving and technical communication skills\n\nAbility to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues\n\nCreative analytical thinker\n\nAbility to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nTen years experience in banking and/or life insurance industry\n\nProven experience leading large-scale AI engineering organizations, driving front-end architecture, modern web technologies, and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in building scalable, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces using modern frameworks, design systems, and component-based development methodologies.\n\nStrong track record of partnering with Product, UX, Architecture, and Engineering leaders to deliver customer-centric digital experiences and align technology roadmaps with business objectives.\n\nExperience leveraging AI, GenAI, and emerging technologies to enhance user experiences, improve developer productivity, and accelerate innovation across digital platforms\n\n Working Conditions\nHybrid office environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)\nLocations: Denver, Cedar Rapids, Philadelphia\nWork outside of normal business hours may be required\nFrequent Travel 25 to 50%\nCompensation\nThe Salary for this position generally ranges between $190,000 - $225,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.\nApplicants 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.\nEnterprise Technology is a global Aegon/Transamerica organization that enables the business to move quickly and deliver the best possible outcomes for clients, while keeping their information safe and secure.\nWith more than 1,000 employees across the UK, US, Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong, Enterprise Technology is a diverse, global team. Our experts work across areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure, data & analytics, risk & controls, program management, and architecture. We offer a wide range of career opportunities and are committed to supporting employee development.\nCuriosity is the quality we value most. Much of our work involves solving complex problems, applying knowledge in new ways, and continuously improving how we operate. As technology evolves rapidly, we look for inquisitive people who are confident challenging the status quo and helping us drive change.\nWhat We Offer\nFor eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.\nCompensation Benefits\nCompetitive Pay\n\nBonus for Eligible Employees\n\nBenefits Package\nPension Plan\n\n401k Match\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nDisability Insurance\n\nMedical Insurance\n\nDental Insurance\n\nVision Insurance\n\nEmployee Discounts\n\nCareer Training & Development Opportunities\n\nHealth and Work/Life Balance Benefits\nPaid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.\n\nTen (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).\n\nBe Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars\n\nParental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nBack-Up Care Program\n\nPTO for Volunteer Hours\n\nEmployee Matching Gifts Program\n\nEmployee Resource Groups\n\nInclusion and Diversity Programs\n\nEmployee Recognition Program\n\nReferral Bonus Programs\n\nInclusion & Diversity\nWe believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.\nTo foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.\nGiving Back\nWe believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. 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