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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Wilmington, DE

Job Description:

VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed

Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.

• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.

• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.

• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.

• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.

• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.

• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.

• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.

• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.

• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.

• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.

• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.

• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.

• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.

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We are seeking a talented Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer) to join a leading global financial institution on a long-term contract in Wilmington, DE. This role is ideal for someone with advanced Power BI skills, including DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling, who has experience building executive dashboards and turning complex data into actionable insights. The position involves designing enterprise-level BI solutions, integrating data from multiple sources, and delivering analytics on toolchain adoption, productivity, and business impact. Candidates should have experience with platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools, and be comfortable mentoring junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute to strategic initiatives at a senior level.

Job Title: Software Engineer 3 (Power BI Developer)

Job Location: Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Job Duration: 12 months (with possible extension)

Only W2 Candidates

Join a leading global financial institution and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. This long-term contract opportunity offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to contribute to innovative solutions in the financial services space. If you’re passionate about leveraging data to drive business impact and enjoy creating insights that influence key decisions, this role is for you.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, or equivalent through consulting, training, military service, or education.
• 6+ years of Power BI experience, with at least 3 years focused on advanced development in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in designing BI solutions for enterprise software development ecosystems, toolchain adoption, and DevOps maturity.
• Experience connecting Power BI to various toolchain platforms (e.g., Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD tools) and designing KPIs for adoption, onboarding, and usage.
• Advanced proficiency in DAX, Power Query/M, and complex data modeling for management-level reporting.
• Experience building executive dashboards covering adoption, risk, compliance, automation, productivity, and cost savings.
• Strong data integration skills, including ETL, API extraction, direct query, and on-prem/cloud data source integration.
• Deep understanding of enterprise data governance, security, access controls, and reporting best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with experience collaborating with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in project delivery, solution architecture, and mentoring junior team members.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Expertise in enterprise DevOps, SDLC/ALM toolchains, engineering productivity tooling, or related reporting domains.
• Experience supporting executive or board-level reporting initiatives.
• Microsoft Power BI and/or Power Platform certification.
• Experience in highly regulated or financial services environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in moderately complex software engineering initiatives and contribute to planning and delivery of enterprise solutions.
• Review, analyze, and resolve complex software engineering and BI challenges.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and transformation teams to gather requirements, define key metrics, and ensure data accuracy for management reporting.
• Architect, develop, and maintain advanced Power BI dashboards and reports focused on toolchain adoption, process maturity, and business impact.
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert in toolchain reporting, with knowledge of common platforms such as Jira, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD tools.
• Develop frameworks, data models, and methodologies to assess adoption and maturity metrics (e.g., tool usage, process adherence, automation coverage, delivery impact).
• Integrate data from multiple sources—including APIs, data lakes, internal databases, and vendor platforms—into Power BI using advanced transformations and DAX.
• Deliver meaningful executive and operational insights with robust drill-down capabilities for decision-making.
• Partner with business and IT leadership to present findings, recommend actions, and evolve analytics in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Define, document, and enforce best practices for management reporting, including data governance, security, and lifecycle management.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and analysts on Power BI and toolchain reporting best practices.
• Maintain, monitor, and continuously enhance reporting solutions as enterprise needs evolve.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for critical reporting or deployment issues.

• 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

• 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

Estimator / Project Manager

Position Summary

The Estimator / Project Manager oversees Plumbing and HVAC construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role is responsible for estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with field teams, subcontractors, and general contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre-Construction

• Prepare Plumbing and HVAC estimates including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda to ensure complete and accurate bids.
• Identify project risks, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Participate in bid reviews, negotiations, and project buyout.

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead project turnover meetings and communicate scope, schedule, and logistics to field teams.
• Manage contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, and project documentation.
• Develop and track project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Monitor labor productivity and material costs.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with the Outside Superintendent and Job Site Foreman to support field operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for general contractors, owners, engineers, and inspectors.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, approvals, and coordination with other trades.

Change Management

• Identify scope changes and prepare pricing.
• Submit and track change orders and field directives.

Safety, Quality & Procurement

• Support jobsite safety plans and company safety standards.
• Ensure work complies with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of plumbing and HVAC materials and equipment.

Project Closeout

• Manage punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final documentation.
• Ensure final billing, inspections, and project closeout requirements are completed.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in plumbing, HVAC, or mechanical construction estimating and project management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of plumbing and HVAC systems and construction documents.
• Experience with estimating software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Plant Manager

Locations: On-site | Wilmington, DE & Atlantic City, NJ

A privately held, growth-oriented manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead two stable, mid-sized production sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Each facility runs efficiently from an equipment standpoint—the real mandate is to elevate culture, supervisor capability, and overall engagement while sustaining world-class KPIs. If you excel at walking the floor, coaching leaders, and turning good plants into great ones, this role puts you on the front line of change.

What You Will Do

• Direct day-to-day operations for approximately 100 employees per site, meeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Mentor five front-line Production Supervisors, setting clear expectations and building a high-accountability culture.
• Monitor and act on metrics such as OEE, scrap, on-time delivery, and labor efficiency, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma tools, leading kaizen events that increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Customer teams to support new product launches and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as cultural steward, fostering a positive, solution-oriented environment during ongoing post-acquisition integration.
• Ensure adherence to ISO, EHS, and other regulatory standards while strengthening safety programs.

What You Bring

• 8–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, including supervision of front-line leaders.
• Proven success turning around or elevating plant morale while delivering strong business results.
• Experience within regulated or ISO-certified operations; plastics, medical device, or high-mix assembly background a plus.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies (certification preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, or related field (advanced degree welcomed but not required).
• Visible, approachable leadership style with exceptional communication and coaching skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary targeted between $150K – $185K.
• 15 % annual performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and generous PTO.

Why Apply

• Influence two well-equipped plants that are ready for their next cultural breakthrough.
• Join a company with significant growth investment and a robust pipeline of future projects.
• Enjoy direct access to executive leadership and the ability to shape enterprise-wide best practices.
• Thrive in an environment that values results and people—success is measured by both metrics and morale.

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IDR is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves leading enterprise technology programs focused on workplace infrastructure and construction-related technology projects within a dynamic, enterprise environment. The company specializes in delivering innovative technical solutions across various facilities and corporate offices nationwide.

 

Position Overview for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of workplace technology programs across corporate offices and retail branches, from planning through implementation.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program plans including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and technical requirements.
• Manage and mentor a team of project managers responsible for full project lifecycle execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, business stakeholders, and vendors to align projects with business goals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining project momentum and delivery timelines.

Requirements for the Lead Technical Program Manager:

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management leading complex enterprise technology programs.
• Experience delivering workplace technology or infrastructure projects (network, wireless, virtual computing, end-user technologies).
• Proven ability to manage multiple project managers or large cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills across business and technology teams.
• Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and large project portfolios.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

Mayzon is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design and marketing of bath and home fashion products, including shower curtains, bath furniture, and storage solutions. Mayzon was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York City. The company operates through brands like Zenna Home and private label partnerships, selling products to various retailers, including home decor/improvement stores, department stores, supermarkets, and online platforms. In 2022, Mayzon was formed by merging Maytex, Zenith Home Products, and Decolin.

Position Summary

The Wood Processing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations within Mayzon’s wood fabrication and finishing department. This role oversees production performance, safety compliance, quality standards, and team leadership for wood components used in bath furniture, storage, and home organization products. The position drives operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Direct and supervise daily wood processing operations including cutting, routing, CNC machining, sanding, drilling, shaping, assembly, and finishing.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while meeting quality and cost targets.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap rate, rework, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Allocate labor resources and adjust workflow to maintain optimal production flow.

Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop production associates within the wood shop.
• Enforce OSHA and plant safety standards, ensuring proper PPE usage and compliance.
• Conduct performance evaluations, training initiatives, and progressive discipline as needed.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility.

Quality & Process Control

• Ensure wood components meet dimensional tolerances, fit/finish specifications, and durability standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee stain, paint, laminate, and coating processes to maintain consistency and product integrity.
• Maintain process documentation and standardized work instructions.

Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

• Coordinate preventive maintenance for CNC routers, panel saws, edge banders, and finishing equipment.
• Troubleshoot production or mechanical issues in real time.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve uptime and reduce downtime events.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve material yield.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities in wood utilization, cycle time, and labor deployment.
• Support sustainable manufacturing efforts including scrap reduction and efficient material handling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Wood Science, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in wood processing, cabinetry, furniture manufacturing, or similar production environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of hardwoods, MDF, particle board, laminates, and finishing systems.
• Experience operating or supervising CNC woodworking equipment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and production scheduling systems.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Production planning and operational discipline
• Data-driven performance management
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Focus on quality, safety, and efficiency

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to woodworking machinery, dust, finishing materials, and industrial noise. PPE required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mayzon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

Salary Range: $95,000-125,000 + Bonus

Company

9th Street Development Co. (“9SDC”) is a rapidly growing real estate investment and development firm with offices in Wilmington, DE and Philadelphia. The firm develops and acquires multi-family, office and retail properties in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 9SDC is a vertically integrated company that takes complex projects through every phase of the development lifecycle, from approvals to stabilization.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for an early career construction professional to join a dynamic team and have diverse responsibilities. The Associate will have a direct leadership role and gain immediate exposure to all sides of commercial real estate development from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction and development and the ability to adapt quickly and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.

Responsibilities:

▪ With the support of the development team, establish due diligence tasks and prepare pre-development budget

▪ Advance due diligence and entitlement activities to support finance closing

▪ Work with finance, operations and ownership to develop project goals and parameters 

▪ Manage the design process to ensure alignment with the preliminary Basis of Design, budget and design schedule

▪ Solicit, qualify and negotiate proposals for construction related services. Prepare final agreement(s) for execution

▪ Lead regular construction meetings to ensure coordination between the design team, consultants and construction manager

▪ Facilitate the proper flow of information between design team, construction manager and ownership

▪ Proactively make recommendations to avoid construction problems

▪ Regularly monitor actual construction progress as compared to the agreed upon schedule

▪ Regularly monitor budget progress throughout the life of the project

▪ Evaluate and negotiate construction change orders

▪ Perform regular site visits to ensure work is in conformance with the contract documents and good construction practice

▪ Track the creation and completion of architect and engineer’s punch list in anticipation of turnover to operations

▪ Establish and maintain a monthly development cost report for each project

▪ Facilitate the Monthly Draw Process with the assistance of Accounting and Finance

▪ Prepare and present a Monthly Project Report to ownership

Qualifications:

▪ 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction, architecture, or development

▪ Strong academic performance preferably in engineering or construction management

▪ Able to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands while maintaining a focus on details

▪ Detail oriented and accurate in composing and proofing materials

▪ Strong written and oral communication skills

▪ Talent for managing multiple projects simultaneously

▪ Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

▪ Proficient in the creation and maintenance of a CPM Project Schedule

▪ Committed to high standards of excellence and ethics

Please send all resumes to Rebecca Parsons at 

We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Project Manager/Delivery Manager to lead a major Workday HCM implementation for a global biotech organization. This person will serve as the primary project driver and HR-facing point of contact, partnering closely with HR leadership, the selected System Integrator (SI), and internal technical teams.

Rate range: $85-$90 per hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Workday implementation experience, strong knowledge of integrations and data conversion, and the ability to provide both strategic guidance and tactical execution during a multi-phase Workday rollout.

This is a high-visibility role designed to support the Workday go‑live and evolution of the HR technology ecosystem, with a planned conversion to full-time in 2027 as the team grows.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery for the Workday HCM Phase 1 implementation.
• Serve as the main liaison between HR, the SI, internal IT teams, and project stakeholders.
• Drive project plans, timelines, risk mitigation, decision logs, and overall program governance.

HCM Implementation & Design Support

• Partner with HR SMEs and SI to support business requirements, design sessions, configuration discussions, and functional validation.
• Act as the “voice of reason” to ensure alignment, quality, and adherence to best practices.

Integrations & Data

• Lead the integration workstream in partnership with internal technical resources.
• Provide expertise on integration strategy, sequencing, and data flow requirements.
• Support data migration planning, load sequencing, reconciliation, and validation (QA, sanity checks).
• Collaborate with teams to prepare, cleanse, and validate data for conversion cycles.

Reporting & Analytics

• Assist with Workday reporting needs, ensuring HR has the necessary outputs for testing, go-live, and post‑production support.

Audit & Compliance

• Advise on Workday’s built-in audit capabilities and assess whether external tools may be needed.
• Provide recommendations for audit frameworks, controls, and ongoing data quality processes.

Go-Live & Hypercare

• Support cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post‑launch stabilization.
• Act as ongoing business support until the role transitions into a full-time HR tech function.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Workday HCM experience including at least 2–3 full implementation cycles.
• Strong background in project management or delivery management roles within HR technology.
• Experience partnering with or managing SIs during Workday deployments.
• Hands-on exposure to data conversion, integrations, reporting, and functional validation.
• Ability to guide HR stakeholders, challenge technical recommendations, and drive clarity and alignment.
• Excellent communication skills, comfort leading cross-functional teams, and strong decision-making abilities.
• Workday certification a plus, but not required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft is not required.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with future Workday phases including Benefits, Recruiting, or other HCM modules.
• Background in HR auditing, controls, or system governance.
• Biotech or life sciences industry experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• Seniority Level
• Mid-Senior level
• Industry
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• Employment Type
• Full-time
• Job Functions
• Engineering
• Skills
• C (Programming Language)
• Firmware
• Embedded Systems

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#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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