Manager, Software Engineering

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable, we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to lead a newly formed data engineering team at the center of Applied's most critical, AI-driven initiatives. This team spans Applied's core AMS platforms and powers the data engineering behind key products. You'll have the rare opportunity to help build a team, standardize data engineering best practices, and shape a true data ecosystem across Applied's product portfolio from the ground up - partnering closely with Product, Architecture, and Engineering leaders across the organization .
What You'll Do

• Lead team of engineers driving data engineering standards and initiatives across Applied's platforms
• Drive high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives in close collaboration with Product, Architecture, and Engineering teams
• Build and standardize data engineering best practices as part of a newly formed team, helping shape the discipline from the ground up
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in SQL optimization, data modeling, and the GCP data/streaming stack, helping engineers work through cloud technical problem-solving
• Champion the adoption of AI-assisted and agentic engineering workflows to drive team-wide productivity
• Balance hands-on technical leadership with coaching, goal-setting, and other people-management responsibilities

We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely, with occasional in-person attendance for team meetings, offsites, and leadership events
• Your experience should include some or all of the following:
  • Advanced SQL in cloud data warehousing platforms (BigQuery/Snowflake), including query optimization, partitioning, and data modeling
  • Hands-on experience with the GCP data and streaming stack: BigQuery, Dataflow/Apache Beam, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL Postgres, and Redis
  • Experience leading and coaching engineering teams, balancing hands-on technical guidance with people leadership responsibilities
  • Strong software engineering practices, including SDLC, code review, source control, testing, and operations
  • A track record of driving adoption of AI-assisted or agentic engineering workflows
  • Advanced communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for varied audiences
  • Familiarity with Python and Go alongside SQL
  • Familiarity with GKE, Terraform (CDK), and GitLab CI/CD
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as DataDog
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!

Location
Candidate will need to reside in North America, working arrangement will be remote.
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Holiday and Vacation Time
Health & Wellness Days
A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $115,000 - $185,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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