Technology Lead - Insurance

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The work pattern for this job is Hybrid 

The minimum and maximum salaries for this job role are below:

Minimum Salary - 147,200.00  

Maximum Salary - 184,000.00  

The Role:

Aspen Insurance is seeking a highly skilled Technology Lead to join their team in Rocky Hill, CT. This role offers the opportunity to oversee the technical aspects of projects within the insurance application portfolio and manage teams/squads. You will be working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The role also provides an exciting chance to drive innovation and continuous improvement while providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Opportunity to lead technical aspects of projects within the insurance application portfolio
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement

What you'll do:

As a Technology Lead at Aspen Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the technical aspects of projects within the insurance application portfolio. Your leadership skills will be crucial in managing teams/squads and collaborating with cross-functional teams for the successful delivery of software solutions. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance and mentorship to your team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your role will involve taking ownership in delivering application solutions, providing technical delivery leadership, fully leveraging our technology suppliers, maintaining a stable platform estate of insurance applications, meeting our compliance obligations, and ensuring optimal use of our application budgets.

• Oversee the technical aspects of projects within the Insurance application portfolio.
• Manage teams/squads and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of software solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership in delivering application solutions and provide technical delivery leadership.
• Fully leverage technology suppliers and maintain a stable platform estate of insurance applications.
• Meet compliance obligations and ensure optimal use of application budgets.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Technology Lead position brings a wealth of experience in programming languages such as SQL, Java, .NET, or Python. With over 5 years' experience in technical leadership roles within the P&C insurance industry, you have developed strong leadership skills that enable you to effectively manage teams and deliver high-quality software solutions. Your expertise in Azure and Duck Creek sets you apart from others. You are capable of growing an immature capability and have excellent communication skills. Your understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs will be crucial in this role.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or relevant work experience)
• 10+ years of experience in programming languages such as SQL, Java, .NET, or Python
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership roles, preferably within the P&C insurance industry
• 5+ years of experience in Azure
• Technical expertise in Duck Creek
• Ability to grow an immature capability
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral
• Understanding of interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs

What sets this company apart:

Aspen Insurance is a leading global insurance provider with a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement. They offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. Their focus on technology and data-driven solutions sets them apart in the industry, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

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At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.