Remote Senior Engineer, Application Development

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Archer Developer to join our team at Protective Life Insurance Company. In this role, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of complex applications within the Archer platform. You will leverage your advanced technical expertise and deep understanding of Archer’s functionalities to deliver innovative solutions that address the company’s evolving risk management needs. This role requires a strong understanding of application development principles, proven experience leading technical projects, the ability to mentor junior developers, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Application Development: Lead the design and development of complex, on-demand applications based on functional and technical requirements, including requirements definition, design, development, user acceptance testing, implementation, and documentation.
• Advanced Archer Security Administration: Demonstrate expert knowledge of Archer’s security structure (groups, roles, record permissions, and advanced security configurations). Manage and fulfill complex user access requests and security implementations.
• Environment Management and Support: Provide advanced support for multiple Archer environments, including troubleshooting complex user issues, performing data imports and migrations, configuring enhancements to existing applications (questionnaires, fields, dashboards, data-driven events, data feeds, subscription notifications, and scheduled report distributions), and fulfilling other advanced administrative requests.
• Change Management and Optimization: Lead and optimize change management processes for Archer applications, adhering to corporate and application-specific policies and procedures. Perform package promotion through multiple environments, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Proactively analyze existing applications and identify opportunities for improvements and enhancements. Research and recommend new technologies and approaches to optimize Archer implementations.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Archer developers, fostering their growth and development within the team.

Professional Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• 5 years extensive experience in application development, with a significant focus on the Archer platform.
• Archer and industry certifications are highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of development standards and frameworks, including Agile methodologies.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior developers.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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$81,000 - $124,550 a year

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $81,000 to $124,550. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.

This position also offers additional incentive opportunities through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance.

Employee Benefits:

We aim to protect our employees’ wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.

We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace all skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected] information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.

Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.