About Global Atlantic
Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR’s powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence. For more information, please visit www.globalatlantic.com.
Position Overview
This role will be responsible for developing and driving the electronic business and data interfaces that support our growing annuity business. The successful candidate will partner closely with operational teams, sales colleagues, industry partners, and key vendor partners to deliver scalable automation and distribution solutions.
We are seeking a Hexure (FireLight) Developer to design, configure, and optimize automation solutions across our annuity platforms. This role will focus primarily on the Hexure FireLight platform, with opportunities to leverage and integrate with other distribution platforms such as AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm). The incumbent will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, improving client experience, and supporting the growth of our annuity business.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, customize, and maintain Hexure FireLight applications to support new annuity product launches, distribution automation, and operational workflows.
- Collaborate with business and IT teams to define requirements, design workflows, and implement automation solutions for annuity products.
- Partner with third-party administrators (TPAs) and vendors to implement integration capabilities using industry-standard protocols (e.g., DTCC, ACORD, IRI).
- Provide subject matter expertise on FireLight capabilities, while also contributing knowledge of AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm) where applicable.
- Create and maintain testing procedures and quality assurance standards for FireLight and related systems.
- Design, execute, and document test scenarios, including functional, regression, integration, system, and smoke testing.
- Troubleshoot errors/bugs, analyze test results, and recommend solutions and enhancements.
- Contribute in Agile project teams, reviewing user stories, preparing test cases, and providing iterative development feedback.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
- 3+ years of experience in the annuity industry with a focus on technology, operations, or product implementation.
- Hands-on experience with Hexure FireLight).
- Familiarity with AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm) preferred.
- Strong understanding of annuity products, distribution channels, and operational workflows.
- Knowledge of industry-standard data exchange protocols (DTCC, ACORD, IRI).
- Proficiency in test design, execution, and automation best practices.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative development cycles.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Self-starter with an Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Willingness to travel 10–20% as needed.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office.
Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives.
The base salary range for this role is $80,000 — $92,000 USD
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Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.
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What We Do
Global Atlantic Financial Group, through its subsidiaries, offers a broad range of retirement, life and reinsurance products designed to help our customers address financial challenges with confidence. A variety of options help Americans customize a strategy to fulfill their protection, accumulation, income, wealth transfer and end-of-life needs. In addition, Global Atlantic offers custom solutions and responsive service for the capital, risk and legacy-business management of life and annuity insurance companies around the world.
