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Distinguished Programs · 10 hours ago

Applications Development Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs. The Applications Development Manager will lead the design, development, and maintenance of technology solutions that support the operations of a Managing General Agent (MGA), overseeing application development teams and ensuring platform optimization.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage, mentor & lead a team of engineers and technical application leads in building and maintaining MGA-specific applications

Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technology solutions with underwriting, distribution, and operational goals

Create, socialize and execute the application portfolio strategy

Drive agile development practices and continuous improvement across the application lifecycle

Oversee development and enhancement of core MGA systems including policy administration, Underwriting, Billing, Claims, External facing portal, CRM and document management

Manage integrations with third-party data source, and systems

Manage a remote team of engineers supporting various applications

Coordinate with external vendors and partners to implement and maintain solutions

Evaluate new technologies and platforms for potential adoption within the MGA ecosystem

Ensure applications meet regulatory, security, and data privacy requirements

Maintain documentation and enforce coding standards and best practices

Manage the SDLC process for all applications, including auditing and conforming to compliance

Qualification

Application DevelopmentInsurance TechnologyLeadershipCloud PlatformsAPIsMicroservices ArchitectureVendor ManagementStakeholder EngagementAgile DevelopmentCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)

15+ years of experience in application development, technical lead and solution architecture roles, with at least 10 years in a leadership role

7+ years of experience in P&C – commercial insurance

Strong understanding of MGA operations and insurance technology platforms

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), APIs, and microservices architecture

Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Unqork, Vertafore MGA Systems, Image Right, Coherent Spark, Azure Integrations Services and Workday

Excellent communication, management, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred

Strong Knowledge of commercial insurance (MGA) business including Admitted, E&S, understanding of Reinsurance and Llyod's market

Experience working as an Enterprise Architect or Business Architect

Familiarity with AI tools supporting Insurance processes

Benefits

Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Full healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental

401k - 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested

Life, disability and supplemental insurance

Growth and development opportunities

Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Peloton App Digital Membership for 1 year (or if you have Peloton equipment, receive a 4-month waiver)

Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years