Dir, Technology Engineering

Aflac, Incorporated•Columbus, GA

10d•$165,000 - $260,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team management abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
In-depth knowledge of IT systems, software development methodologies, and emergint technologies
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations
Familiarity with enterprise IT environments, including ERP, CRM, database systems, etc.
Possession of a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and adherence to all aspects of Aflac’s driving policy, including ability to be insurable by the company insurance carrier
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
10 years of professional job-related work experience
5 years management experience
Experience in system design, cloud computing, infrastructure management, DevOps practices, or Salesforce ecosystems
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the IT engineering strategy aligned with the organization’s overall objectives
Collaborate with executives to identify technology opportunities that drive business growth and efficiency
Establish engineering roadmaps and ensure alignment with business priorities
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of IT engineers and technical professionals
Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing achievements
Recruit and retain top technical talent to build a robust IT engineering team
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, applications, and infrastructure
Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, system architecture, and DevOps processes
Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and security standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure successful execution
Identify emerging technologies and trends to improve the organization’s IT capabilities
Promote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation within the engineering team
Drive automation and optimization initiatives to improve operational efficiency
Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
Identify and mitigate risks associated with IT systems and processes
Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
sick and safe leave
adoption and parental leave