AVP, Application Development

Alternate Locations: Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74598

 

The Role at a Glance

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President, Application Development to lead the design, development, deployment of cloud native and hybrid applications on AWS, with a focus on actuarial systems and data. The idea candidate will bridge technical leadership with an understanding of actuarial processes, enabling high-impact digital transformation within the actuarial and risk domains.

What you'll be doing

Technical 

• Responsible for collaborating with Actuarial Teams, IT and Enterprise Architecture to set the platform strategy direction on the design & development of applications systems while demonstrating an understanding of the broad implications & financial impacts of proposed solutions on operational & infrastructure support.
• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of cloud -native applications on AWS tailored to actuarial and financial modeling needs.
• Provides subject matter expertise to team members and internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding.
• Demonstrated strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends and proactively integrate innovations into current and future solution designs
• Manage a technology team that supports all technical deliveries specific to Actuarial/Valuation work

 

Business/Actuarial Relationship 

• Develop a holistic understanding of actuarial processes and strategic goals – ensuring IT solutions align with long-term business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration within IT – preventing silos, ensuring awareness across IT teams, and promoting efficient coordination.
• Act as a trusted advisor – proactively identifying and recommending technological opportunities to improve actuarial operations.
• Ensure consistent communication within IT management – reducing misalignment, last-minute surprises, and execution delays.
• Lead strategic discussions between IT and actuarial – crafting a shared vision for the future, fostering long-term collaboration, and improving IT’s ability to partner effectively.
   

What we’re looking for

Must-have (required):

• 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years of demonstrated experience with financial systems.
• Understanding of Actuarial data, reporting and modeling systems – Moody’s AXIS, GlaaS etc.
• Proven experience managing, designing and implementing cloud architectures on AWS.
• Deep understanding of AWS Services such as EC2, Redshift, Lambda, CDS, SQS and other AWS Services. Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CDK and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, security scanning and tools (CI/CI pipelines, Git, Gitlab etc.,) 
• Experience with Cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Background in enterprise-level application development or migration to AWS.
• Experience with modern data platforms (Dataiku, Redshift, PostgreSQL) and visualization/Reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, Quick Sight)
• Experience with Appian and Blue Prism Tools.

 

Nice-to-have (preferred): 

• FSA or ASA Designation with actuarial experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate level).
   

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 30, 2025, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to t