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Director of Technology - Life & Health | Annuity

Questpro · United States
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Description

Job Title: Director of Technology – Life & Health / Annuity

Location:

100% Remote (Hybrid considered for Birmingham, AL or Orlando, FL)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Technology with deep experience in the Life, Health, and Annuity (L&H / Annuity) space to lead and inspire a team of talented developers. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to grow into C-Suite leadership, shaping technology strategy across multiple SaaS products that transform insurance operations.

The ideal candidate brings domain expertise, a passion for innovation, and a track record of driving results in Life & Health / Annuity environments, whether at a carrier or as a vendor partner.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Technical Leadership

  • Define and execute technology strategies to support L&H / Annuity products that streamline complex insurance operations.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, fostering innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with product, actuarial, and operations teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Team Development & Culture

  • Build a strong, motivated, and high-performing development team.
  • Establish clear goals, professional growth plans, and a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Product & Delivery Oversight

  • Guide development lifecycles, ensuring timely, secure, and reliable delivery of software solutions.
  • Champion best practices in software development, architecture, and DevOps tailored for the insurance industry.

Industry Expertise

  • Apply deep understanding of Life, Health, and Annuity insurance operations, regulatory requirements, and market trends.
  • Leverage prior experience at L&H / Annuity carriers or vendor partners to inform technology and process decisions.

Innovation & Impact

  • Drive modernization and adoption of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Translate complex challenges into simple, scalable solutions that positively impact insurers and their clients.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Director of Technology, Head of Engineering, or equivalent managing software developers.
  • Significant domain knowledge in Life, Health, and Annuity insurance, with prior carrier or vendor partner experience strongly preferred.
  • Track record of successfully delivering software in regulated insurance environments.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Familiarity with SaaS platforms, cloud technologies, APIs, and modern software development practices.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

  • Be part of a company that has transformed insurance operations for over four decades.
  • Join a team passionate about simplifying the complex world of insurance.
  • Lead technology for multiple SaaS products that span Life, Health, Annuity, and P&C operations.
  • 100% remote work with flexibility for hybrid in preferred cities.
  • Career growth potential into C-Suite leadership, shaping the future of technology across the organization.

Exclusive Third-Party Recruiter Contact

This Search Is Conducted Exclusively By Questpro

  • jpomelow@questpro.com
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