Hexure (FireLight) Developer. Senior Analyst

Global Atlantic Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

83d • $80,000 - $92,000

About The Position

This role will be responsible for developing and driving the electronic business and data interfaces that support our growing annuity business. The successful candidate will partner closely with operational teams, sales colleagues, industry partners, and key vendor partners to deliver scalable automation and distribution solutions. We are seeking a Hexure (FireLight) Developer to design, configure, and optimize automation solutions across our annuity platforms. This role will focus primarily on the Hexure FireLight platform, with opportunities to leverage and integrate with other distribution platforms such as AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm). The incumbent will play a critical role in enhancing operational efficiency, improving client experience, and supporting the growth of our annuity business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the annuity industry with a focus on technology, operations, or product implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Hexure FireLight.
• Familiarity with AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm) preferred.
• Strong understanding of annuity products, distribution channels, and operational workflows.
• Knowledge of industry-standard data exchange protocols (DTCC, ACORD, IRI).
• Proficiency in test design, execution, and automation best practices.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative development cycles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, and maintain Hexure FireLight applications to support new annuity product launches, distribution automation, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to define requirements, design workflows, and implement automation solutions for annuity products.
• Partner with third-party administrators (TPAs) and vendors to implement integration capabilities using industry-standard protocols (e.g., DTCC, ACORD, IRI).
• Provide subject matter expertise on FireLight capabilities, while also contributing knowledge of AnnuityNet (AN4) and IPipeline (Affirm) where applicable.
• Create and maintain testing procedures and quality assurance standards for FireLight and related systems.
• Design, execute, and document test scenarios, including functional, regression, integration, system, and smoke testing.
• Troubleshoot errors/bugs, analyze test results, and recommend solutions and enhancements.
• Contribute in Agile project teams, reviewing user stories, preparing test cases, and providing iterative development feedback.

Benefits

• Annual cash bonuses
• Long-term incentives (equity)
• Generous benefits including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions
• Sales incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees