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Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

The Quality Manager leads and continuously improves the company’s Quality processes, procedures, and systems, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ITAR, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary quality interface for customers, overseeing audits, managing corrective actions, and ensuring alignment on product quality expectations.

The Quality Manager will work cross-functionally with Operations and Engineering to drive root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and audit readiness while supporting successful product launches and ongoing production compliance. This position plays a key role in strengthening system effectiveness, maintaining high product quality standards, and reinforcing strong customer relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• 7+ years of quality management experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and related regulatory standards.

• Proven experience leading internal and external audits.

• Familiarity with QMS software, ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred), and document control systems.

• Excellent understanding of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5 Whys, SPC, CAPA, PPAP, etc.).

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills both internally and externally.

• Ability to train, mentor, and develop internal auditors and cross-functional quality teams.

• Certified Lead Auditor (AS9100 or ISO 9001) preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS) Ownership

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all applicable customer, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Develop, issue, and control all quality procedures, work instructions, forms, and records through proper document control processes.

• Coordinate with department leaders to ensure that all processes are accurately documented, properly implemented, and continually improved.

• Monitor and report on quality system metrics, including audit findings, corrective/preventive actions, and process adherence.

Audits & Compliance

• Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits, including preparation, execution, documentation, and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.

Manage the internal audit program—train internal auditors, assign audit schedules, and ensure comprehensive process coverage.

• Facilitate audit readiness across departments by ensuring documentation accuracy, calibration traceability, and process adherence.

• Maintain records and audit trails to demonstrate compliance with AS9100 and ITAR requirements.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure process consistency and compliance across production and support areas.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to reduce variation, improve product quality, and strengthen system efficiency.

• Provide structured feedback and recommendations based on quality trends, nonconformances, and audit outcomes.

• Partner with leadership to align QMS initiatives with company objectives and customer expectations.

Documentation & Control

• Oversee the control, issuance, and revision of all QMS documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

• Maintain a robust document control system that supports traceability, revision control, and change management.

• Verify that records, inspection data, and certifications are properly stored and retrievable for audits and customer review.

• Support configuration management and ensure consistent documentation across all controlled processes.

Training & Leadership

• Train and mentor internal auditors, quality staff, and process owners on QMS requirements and quality principles.

• Promote a company-wide culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on corrective actions and process enhancements.

• Support the Product Quality Manager or designee by providing system-level documentation, structure, and visibility into quality performance metrics and trends.

Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report QMS performance through key metrics and dashboards (e.g., audit results, CAPA status, NCR rates, process adherence).

• Communicate audit outcomes, compliance status, and quality system performance to the leadership team.

• Use data-driven analysis to recommend improvements in system effectiveness and compliance readiness.

Customer Quality & Satisfaction

• Serve as the primary quality interface for customers, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, specifications, and quality expectations.

• Lead customer audits and manage quality concerns, including root cause analysis and formal corrective action responses (8D, SCAR), ensuring timely resolution.

• Support successful product launches and ongoing production compliance by collaborating with customers on FAI, performance metrics (PPM, OTD), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to proactively mitigate risks, provide quality performance updates, and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

Minimum Training Requirements:

Minimum defined training for this position, additional training may be provided and/or required by hiring manager

QMS Overview and Ownership

AS9100 / ISO 9001 Standards & Requirements

ITAR Requirements

NCR / CAPA Process

Control of Documented Information / Document Control System

Inspection Processes and Verification Awareness

Internal and Customer Audit Processes

Quality Tools and Methodologies (FMEA, 8D, 5-Why, SPC, PPAP)

Audit Readiness and Reporting

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

VP of Sales - Build the Sales Engine Behind a Market Leader!

Goodwin & Company manages nearly 2,000 communities across Texas and Colorado — and we’re ready to level up our go-to-market. We’re hiring a VP of Sales to lead a team of experienced BDs and build a scalable, metrics-driven sales engine that wins larger, higher-value communities and supports new vertical expansion.

If you’re a sales leader who loves coaching, building systems, and driving predictable growth, this is your seat.

Location: Dallas or Austin

Base: 150k

Commission/Upside: 80k

Compensation: $230K On-Target Earnings (OTE) 65% base / 35% variable

The mission

You’ll own revenue growth across Goodwin and its family of companies by:

• Turning a strong inbound motion into a prospecting-strong engine
• Improving deal quality and segment mix (bigger, more profitable communities)
• Building a repeatable operating cadence (pipeline, 1:1s, forecasting) with HubSpot as the source of truth
• Leading change across process, tools, and team performance

What you’ll lead

• Team: 6 full-time BDs + 2–3 hybrid ops/sales reps
• Markets: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Colorado + growth regions
• Segments/verticals: sited communities, metro districts, declarant-led communities, plus new verticals (Maintenance, Lifestyle)

Your day-to-day (high impact, not fluff)

• Run the weekly sales operating cadence: pipeline reviews, 1:1s, forecasting
• Build and enforce sales process discipline: stage definitions, exit criteria, aging rules, hygiene
• Coach reps to win complex deals (multiple stakeholders) and drive pricing/value confidence
• Recruit, develop, and make hire/keep/replace decisions as markets evolve
• Define and track KPIs: speed-to-lead, conversion, sales cycle time, win rate, mix
• Partner with marketing on lead quality, ROI, and campaign alignment
• Represent Goodwin at key industry events

Who you are

• 10+ years in sales/sales leadership; 5+ years managing multi-region teams
• Proven coach who builds performance through systems — not heroics
• Strong CRM discipline (HubSpot preferred) and forecasting rigor
• Has built outbound motions and improved lead-to-close conversion
• Comfortable leading change (process, comp alignment, tooling, behaviors)
• Willing to travel up to 25%

Why this role is different

You’re not inheriting a broken team, you’re inheriting momentum. The opportunity is to optimize and scale: build the operating system, upgrade deal quality, and create a prospecting engine that wins in the most attractive segments.

Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) – DataHub & GraphQL

Location: Austin, TX & Sunnyvale, CA '

Looking For Only Independent Visa

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong expertise in DataHub ingestion pipelines and GraphQL APIs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data ingestion frameworks, ensuring reliability and performance of enterprise data platforms, and enabling seamless integration with downstream applications. This role requires a balance of software engineering, systems reliability, and data platform knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize DataHub ingestion pipelines for large-scale enterprise data systems.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs to support data discovery, metadata management, and integration.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of data services across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
• Automate monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to improve system resilience.
• Drive best practices in observability, logging, and distributed system reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term fixes.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience as an SRE, DevOps Engineer, or Software Engineer with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Strong hands-on experience with DataHub ingestion frameworks and metadata pipelines.
• Proficiency in GraphQL API design and implementation.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Expertise in monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).

Good-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with data governance and metadata management tools.
• Experience integrating with data platforms like Kafka, Spark, or Snowflake.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to security and compliance practices in data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of delivering reliable, scalable data infrastructure solutions.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst, Engineering Analyst, or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Summary:

The Digital Standards Guide (DSG) team is responsible for the development, maintenance, and evolution of Securian's enterprise design system - delivering reusable, accessible, and brandaligned UI components used across digital experiences. Our work enables consistency, efficiency, and highquality user experiences by partnering closely with UX, design, accessibility, and product teams. We support the full lifecycle of components, from discovery and design through development, testing, accessibility validation, and documentation.

We are seeking a FrontEnd Development Engineer who is passionate about building accessible, scalable, and usercentered interfaces. In this role, you will develop and support DSG components and patterns that empower product teams across the organization. You will work closely with design, accessibility consultants, and product partners to ensure solutions meet brand standards, usability best practices, and technical excellence.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop, test, review, and maintain frontend components and patterns using HTML, CSS/Sass, JavaScript, and ARIA to meet accessibility standards.

• Build reusable, flexible, and scalable UI components and patterns aligned to DSG guidelines and Securian's brand.

• Support the component lifecycle, including intake, development, QA, accessibility audit, iteration, and release.

• Collaboration & Partnership

• Work closely with UX designers, accessibility specialists, analytics partners, and product teams to build solutions that meet user needs.

• Participate in design reviews, provide engineering perspective, and advise teams adopting DSG components.

• Partner with product teams to identify improvements and ensure successful implementation across applications.

• Documentation & Guidance

• Contribute to technical documentation, usage guidance, best practices, and migration/support materials for developers and designers.

• Assist in maintaining and improving internal DSG resources, including documentation sites and onboarding materials.

• Continuous Improvement

• Stay up to date on modern frontend standards, accessibility guidelines, and design system best practices.

• Identify opportunities to enhance component quality, performance, scalability, and accessibility.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with frontend development using HTML, CSS/Sass, and JavaScript.

• Strong understanding of semantic markup, accessibility fundamentals, and ARIA.

• Experience building reusable, maintainable frontend components or UI patterns.

• Proficiency with version control systems (preferably Git, GitHub).

• Ability to selfmanage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills; strong collaboration mindset.

• Creative problemsolver with a resultsoriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with design systems or component library development.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.x guidelines and experience writing Level AAcompliant code.

• Experience with modern build tools such as npm,Webpack, Rollup, or Vite.

• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

• Experience writing automated tests (unit, visual regression, accessibility).

• Experience with CSS preprocessors or frameworks (LESS, Sass).

• Familiarity with Web Components and componentdriven architectures.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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Title: Lead Software Engineer - AI Application Platform

Mode of interview 1 round in person

Location: Must be in Charlotte, NC to work Hybrid Model

Main Skill set: Python, AI and Angular

Description:

Lead Software Engineer - AI Application Platform

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide the architectural development and execution of the client, a sophisticated AI-powered application generation platform. This role suits a proven technical leader with deep, hands-on expertise across the full software stack who finds enabling a team to build better software deeply satisfying.

You will shape critical systems, mentor senior and junior developers through complex technical decisions, conduct rigorous code reviews across multiple technology domains, and directly influence the platform's trajectory through strategic engineering leadership.

This is for someone who:

• Engages thoughtfully when a junior developer asks targeted architectural questions—because you see an opportunity to shape how someone thinks about systems
• Takes time to explain subtle type-safety issues in code review, understanding that feedback is a teaching moment
• Can present architecture clearly to executives and confidently explain both what we're building and why it matters
• Finds more energy in the code your team ships than in the code you write individually
• Has proven depth across the full stack and a track record of developing engineers into stronger contributors

This is not a single-language codebase. The role requires the ability to make informed decisions on TypeScript design patterns, Python FastAPI architecture, AWS security posture, and Terraform state management in context with one another.

The Platform Challenge

The client is fundamentally a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for dynamic application generation. This differs from building a traditional SaaS product. Rather than building one application, you're building infrastructure that enables users to build their own applications.

What this means architecturally:

• Dynamic Content Generation at Scale: Unlike traditional development where code is fixed, AppGen generates JSON form schemas, validation rules, and UI layouts on demand. The FormBuilder component doesn't know what fields will exist until runtime. The layout engine renders user-designed screens from configuration, not hardcoded templates.
• Multi-Tenant Isolation & Data Segregation: Each user gets their own generated app, potentially deployed to their own AWS environment. The architecture must account for data isolation, namespace management, and cross-tenant security considerations.
• User-Defined Data Structures: Traditional applications are built with predetermined database schemas. AppGen works differently—form structures, field types, and validation rules emerge from user conversations with Claude. This brings engineering challenges: How do you safely execute validation logic that users define? When users modify existing forms that have thousands of submissions, how do you maintain backward compatibility? How do you version schemas?
• Content Rendering, Not Code Generation: Unlike traditional no-code platforms where users drag-and-drop to build, AppGen uses AI instead. Users chat with Claude, Claude generates a form schema, and your platform renders that schema reliably across diverse field types, validation patterns, and workflows. The system renders configurations for immediate use, rather than generating code for later deployment.

Experience that directly transfers:

• You've contributed to or led development of low-code/no-code platforms (visual builders, workflow engines, configuration-driven systems)
• You've worked on SaaS platforms with multi-tenant architecture and understand isolation strategies, rate limiting, and per-customer customization
• You've built dynamic rendering systems that handle unknown/arbitrary schemas at runtime
• You've addressed the unique challenges of treating data configurations as user-created content (form builders, report designers, automation workflows)
• You understand the difference between platform infrastructure and applications built on that infrastructure—and the architectural implications of each

Core Responsibilities

1. Technical Architecture & Systems Thinking (40%)

• Shape architectural decisions across the full stack: How should the component layer handle dynamically generated forms? What's the right approach to validate complex cross-field dependencies in the FormBuilder? What separation of concerns makes sense between the Generator Lambda and the Parent Backend?
• Guide architecture discussions: Help senior developers think through design trade-offs. Should we use NgRx or Angular signals for this feature? When does a new Lambda function become worthwhile given cold-start costs?
• Identify and address system-wide bottlenecks: Work across layers to improve performance. Explore Lambda cold-start optimization, RDS query efficiency, and DynamoDB access patterns.
• Establish patterns and guide consistency: Define coding conventions that work across Python, TypeScript, and Terraform. Help new team members understand the reasoning behind architectural choices.
• What this looks like in practice: You're able to justify architectural decisions with technical reasoning. When someone questions an approach, you can explain the trade-offs you considered. You can write code in multiple languages to validate an approach if needed.

2. Code Review & Technical Guidance (30%)

• Full-stack PR reviews: Review Python FastAPI endpoints and Angular components with equal depth, understanding how they interact.
• Deep technical review: Catch issues thoughtful code review can surface:
• RxJS Observable lifecycle and potential memory patterns in Angular
• Query efficiency and data loading patterns in SQLAlchemy
• Terraform module organization and state management implications
• Type safety and TypeScript coverage gaps
• AWS security and IAM configurations
• Educational feedback: Your code reviews help the team learn. When you identify an issue, reviewees understand not just what changed, but how to think about similar problems in the future.
• Define quality expectations: Work with the team to establish what \"production-ready\" means for this platform and support consistent application of those standards.
• What this requires: Experience reviewing code across teams and multiple languages. You know how to write feedback that resonates—clear, constructive, and focused on helping people improve.

3. Mentorship & Team Development (20%)

• Expand specialist capabilities: Help backend specialists learn to contribute to the forms-engine. Support frontend experts in understanding FastAPI patterns.
• Accelerate junior developers: Pair on complex problems. Explain the reasoning behind patterns like DataState. Connect architectural choices to implementation details and performance implications.
• Identify and address gaps: Recognize when someone is struggling with a technology and provide targeted support—training, pair programming, or guidance through architectural decisions.
• Create growth opportunities: Stretch the team into new areas. A backend engineer working on their first Terraform contribution. A frontend specialist implementing an AWS Lambda authorizer.
• What this requires: Genuine investment in people's growth. You've walked developers through major transitions (generalist to specialist, specialist to full-stack, or into new technology areas). You understand that team strength grows when individuals expand their capabilities.

4. Stakeholder Communication & Technical Leadership (10%)

• Explain to diverse audiences: Translate architectural choices and trade-offs for product managers, executives, and business stakeholders. Connect \"optimizing DynamoDB queries\" to \"improving form submission latency by 30%.\"
• Shape technical direction: Contribute the engineering perspective on feasibility, risk, and what unlocks future capabilities.
• Support release confidence: You understand the code changes, comprehend the risks, and know what to monitor. You can stand behind releases.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

Frontend (Production Experience)

• 5+ years of Angular (including handling version migrations, optimizing change detection, and guiding teams through reactive patterns)
• Strong TypeScript skills with generics, discriminated unions, and strict mode
• RxJS depth: You understand hot vs. cold observables, unsubscription patterns, and can identify potential memory issues in reviews
• NgRx state management: You've designed stores at scale, optimized selectors, and evaluated architectural implications
• CSS Grid & Responsive Design: You can assess component hierarchy and layout decisions
• Material Design: You've worked within it and know when and how to extend it

Backend (Production Experience)

• 5+ years of Python (async/await, type hints, data modeling)
• FastAPI production experience: session management, dependency injection, middleware
• SQL and ORMs (SQLAlchemy): You write efficient queries and review them critically
• AWS services: Understanding of Lambda behavior, IAM least-privilege patterns, VPC networking
• REST API design: Versioning, error handling, idempotency
• Testing frameworks: pytest, testing st

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Con.*

Position Overview

As a Lead Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you are a recognized expert and technical leader within the organization. You will apply deep analytical and machine learning expertise to solve complex enterprise problems while shaping the technical direction of data science and AI initiatives. You seek to understand first, build scalable solutions that drive strategic growth and value, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment.

You will play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI and advanced analytics capabilities, influencing tooling standards, MLOps practices, and responsible AI adoption across the organization. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.

• Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.

• Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

• Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.

• Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.

• Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.

• Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in data science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a project leadership role.

• Experience building and deploying production solutions

• Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including MLflow (or similar) for experiment tracking and model management.

• 2+ years of experience in Insurance, actuarial, or a related field

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python

• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization, data wrangling techniques, NLP approaches, ML model selection.

• Solid understanding of model approaches to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding explainability/interpretability of advanced AI/ML models

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and developments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced ML models.

• Familiarity with modern ML debugging, evaluation, and optimization tools such as DSpy or equivalent.

• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, fairness assessment, and model risk management.

• Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations.

• Background in finance, healthcare, or other specialized industries.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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