Description

When it comes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees, USAble Life is always ready. We are a diverse group of individuals working together to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their talents and voice to our culture.

Our passion for delivering the best products is matched only by our passion for our people. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others which extends beyond our office walls. USAble Life has a long tradition of supporting our communities, and we're proud of the fact that our employees share that commitment.

We have been recognized as a "Best Places to Work" in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii. You'll be rewarded with opportunities for personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement. This, coupled with our engaging culture and a comprehensive benefits package, ensures we are committed to our employees.

Check out how we make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

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What We Offer You:

A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce
Outstanding comprehensive benefits package
PTO provided at date of hire
11 paid holidays
401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1
Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment
Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups
Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off
This is a multi-level position.
This is a remote position.

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Compensation:

The starting base salary range for a Supervisor - Application Development is $87,000 to $162,000. Actual salaries will vary by geographic location and are based on factors such as candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, competencies, and internal equity. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance and individual performance.

Supervisor - Application Development Overview

This role is responsible for managing an application development team, including staffing, work assignments, performance management, and employee development. The supervisor will also develop and prioritize project plans and requirements, ensuring that all application development complies with IT policies, security, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties:

Manages moderate to large sized projects, including those involving multiple technologies and complex business functionality, and implications for the business and/or the IT architecture
Establishes and maintains communications and working relationships with management in other departments across the enterprise
Provides design input and implementation supervision on complex software development projects
Provides guidance to staff regarding work procedures, code reviews, unit tests, security scans, work priorities, special requests and various technical issues from customers
Transfers system knowledge to junior team members and provides coaching and tips for continued growth in order to take on more advanced tasks
Leads team in collaboration on projects and customer issue resolution
Determines work requirements, priorities, and best use of resources for planned and ad hoc projects
Performs administrative duties of enterprise applications and systems
Architects, develops and tests new applications
Monitors and measures individual performance and provides employees feedback and training to close gaps in performance
Mentors staff for continued growth of employee skills
Holds regular meetings with direct reports to discuss progress toward goals and review performance
Evaluates each goal, behavior, and skill set
Participates in the hiring of new employees
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of advanced IT application development principles and practices for object-oriented programming, client server, web, and service-oriented architecture
Excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to address a wide range of audiences
Understanding of complex automated systems and project management life cycle practices and tools for both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Ability to effectively prioritize resources to meet the needs of customers
Ability to multi-task and work within time constraints
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to assist and guide others
Ability to supervise staff using appropriate tools and techniques
Ability to establish priorities, make sound decisions and take action as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to identify trends, question discrepancies and make recommendations
Relationship management skills and a highly collaborative workstyle
Excellent detail orientation, highly organized and able to prioritize work

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree. May substitute equivalent work experience or demonstrated competency for education
Experience as a Team Lead on an Application Development Team
7+ years IT experience, with 5 of those years focusing on building large scale application development and application system design
Experience managing customer requirements or demands
Or, equivalent military experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with a MBA or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field
Background in insurance or financial industry. Experience with Life and Disability, Dental and/or medical insurance industry, business process, and products is very valuable
Previous experience with Benefit Administration Systems, Source Control, Automation Tools and existing knowledge of USAble applications
Previous Supervisor experience of an application development team or Team Lead experience and formal leadership training
While candidates in the Eastern or Central Standard Time zones are preferred, applicants from other time zones are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions (Physical Demands):

Travel required 20% of the time (weekend/nights may be required to support projects)
Normal, no adverse or hazardous conditions

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and its general requirements. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

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