Head of Data Integrations Delivery
The MassMutual Technology & Data organization is seeking an outstanding individual to lead and manage the Data Integrations Delivery group.
The successful candidate will lead and expand a team implementing integrations (APIs & events) to enterprise data stores (legacy & modern/cloud based) on platforms (Kafka & Kong). The members of the team, work with fellow engineers and enterprise stakeholders to develop and maintain integrations (API & events) to our enterprise data and analytics platforms among other backend systems.
The successful applicant will be expected to drive the technology strategy through modern technologies & technical concepts. The applicant must possess a solid understanding of computer science & engineering fundamentals, including data integrations & deep understanding of API & event-based architecture, design and development.
Major Accountabilities
- Develop the strategy, vision and roadmaps for Data Integrations Delivery in partnership with Enterprise Architecture (Applications, Data, Infrastructure & Security) to support strategic projects across multiple business functions within the enterprise
- Manage an organization that scales to 50+ team members (GCC & US), managing stakeholders, setting expectations and accountable for execution of the portfolio initiatives
- Lead, develop and scale (hiring & Global Capability Centers) multiple agile delivery teams (workcells / squads) comprised of cross-functional roles - delivery lead, business analyst, software engineer & SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test)
- Oversee planning, prioritization, execution (budget, timeline, resources) & delivery of large & complex project portfolio spanning multiple business areas / stakeholders including enhancements/maintenance (BAU) and production support of APIs & events
- Adopt and embed standards & patterns for all development & operational efforts in partner with Data Integration Platform & Enterprise Architecture teams
- Drive & communicate (to peers & senior executives) continuous improvement efforts to ensure operational SLAs are met for all API & Events.
Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in Computer Science/Engineering
- 15+ years of overall IT experience
- 10+ years of management experience of software engineering/delivery teams
- Past experience in driving transformation based on software engineering principles & insurance standards (ACORD Data & Digital model) towards modern webservice & event-driven patterns
- Strong track record of stakeholder & relationship management across enterprise?
- Strong understanding and practice of agile software development processes
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong management experience in shared engineering services using distributed teams (onshore / offshore)
- Demonstrated ability to manage and direct work under pressure on concurrent project work efforts
- Ability to travel between Boston and Springfield campuses (twice a week)
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with modern databases ? relational (Postgres,MySQL), analytical (Vertica) & specialized (Redis, MongoDB etc.).
- Experience in AWS cloud technologies and stack
- Experience in the insurance and financial industries