Job Title: Director of Technology – Life & Health / Annuity
Location:
100% Remote (Hybrid considered for Birmingham, AL or Orlando, FL)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director of Technology with deep experience in the Life, Health, and Annuity (L&H / Annuity) space to lead and inspire a team of talented developers. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to grow into C-Suite leadership, shaping technology strategy across multiple SaaS products that transform insurance operations.
The ideal candidate brings domain expertise, a passion for innovation, and a track record of driving results in Life & Health / Annuity environments, whether at a carrier or as a vendor partner.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Technical Leadership
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Define and execute technology strategies to support L&H / Annuity products that streamline complex insurance operations.
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Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence.
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Collaborate closely with product, actuarial, and operations teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
Team Development & Culture
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Build a strong, motivated, and high-performing development team.
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Establish clear goals, professional growth plans, and a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Product & Delivery Oversight
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Guide development lifecycles, ensuring timely, secure, and reliable delivery of software solutions.
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Champion best practices in software development, architecture, and DevOps tailored for the insurance industry.
Industry Expertise
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Apply deep understanding of Life, Health, and Annuity insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
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Leverage prior experience at L&H / Annuity carriers or vendor partners to inform technology and process decisions.
Innovation & Impact
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Drive modernization and adoption of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
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Translate complex challenges into simple, scalable solutions that positively impact insurers and their clients.
Qualifications
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Proven experience as a Director of Technology, Head of Engineering, or equivalent managing software developers.
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Significant domain knowledge in Life, Health, and Annuity insurance, with prior carrier or vendor partner experience strongly preferred.
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Track record of successfully delivering software in regulated insurance environments.
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Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, APIs, and modern software development practices.
Why This Opportunity is Exciting
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Be part of a company that has transformed insurance operations for over four decades.
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Join a team passionate about simplifying the complex world of insurance.
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Lead technology for multiple SaaS products that span Life, Health, Annuity, and P&C operations.
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100% remote work with flexibility for hybrid in preferred cities.
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Career growth potential into C-Suite leadership, shaping the future of technology across the organization.
Exclusive Third-Party Recruiter Contact
This search is conducted exclusively by Questpro:
? jpomelow@questpro.com
