Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company is a longstanding leader in life and accident & health (A&H) insurance, located in suburban Glenview, Illinois – just 15 minutes northwest of Chicago. In business since 1936, we currently provide coverage to more than 1.5 million people with a commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We take pride in making our employees feel respected and rewarded -- from offering fulfilling professional challenges to providing excellent benefits that include 401(k) and profit-sharing plans!
We currently seek a highly professional individual to join us as an:
APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
The Application Development Manager’s role is to plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of GTL’s information systems and software applications. The Application Development Manager is also responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications. This individual will apply proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide his/her development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information and software systems.
Responsibilities
Planning
• Lead requirement phase of development by evaluating proposals in order to identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations.
• Ensure that development projects meet business requirements and goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.
• Review and analyze existing application effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
Deployment
• Manage the development and deployment of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise.
• Research and make recommendations on software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings.
• Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
• Collaborate with programmers, testers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications.
Operational Management
• Manage and provide direction for the application development team in support of business operations.
• Identify and resolve program errors.
• Provide technical leadership to project leads and programmers working on development project teams.
• Design, develop, and install enhancements and upgrades to systems and application software.
• Liaise with network administrators and software engineers to assist with quality assurance, program logic, and data processing.
• Manage operating budgets and provide budgets for special projects.
Position Requirements
Formal Education
• Four-year college diploma or university degree in information technology, computer science or business and/or 10 years equivalent work experience.
Knowledge & Experience
• Over 7 years direct experience in software development and/or programming design and systems management.
• Over 3 years direct experience in people & budget management
• Proven experience in overseeing the direction, development, and implementation of software solutions including Internet applications.
• Strong working knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of core software development tools including MS project, VB.net, MS SQL database, HTML, ASP.net, XML, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Microfocus COBOL.
• Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures, project lifecycle models, etc.
• Knowledge of database design and file management techniques.
• Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Personal Attributes
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct research into application development issues and products.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company offers an attractive salary and an excellent benefits package. Please email your resume, including salary history and requirements, to: gtlhr@gtlic.com (Word format only) or fax to: 847-699-2355.