IT Technical Lead

AIG • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $99,200 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

General Insurance is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network. At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our employees with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals. AIG’s Information Technology functions include application development and management, enterprise architecture, and technology risk and compliance. Seeking an experienced IT Technical Lead with strong expertise in Java, TomEE, SQL, and related technologies to join our dynamic and innovative Sanctions IT team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in leading technical initiatives, helping with development of IT components, guiding the development team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality sanctions software solutions as well as supporting existing sanctions solutions that are deployed across the globe. Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Rally, TomEE, SQL, Angular and AWS Cloud technologies will be essential for effectively managing project delivery, service integrations, Cloud architecture, and database interactions. Good knowledge in Data Stage is preferred. Knowledge in sanctions screening process will be a bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fields.
• 7+ Years Experience with hands-on Development and 2+ years as a Technical Lead in Java development projects.
• Strong proficiency in Java, TomEE, SQL, Spring Framework, and related technologies.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services like Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, and Terraform
• Experience with Rally or similar project management tools.
• Strong knowledge of SQL for database interactions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Good knowledge in Data Stage is preferred.
• Knowledge in sanctions screening process will be a bonus.
• Expertise in Data Stage for ETL processes and data integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers.
• Guide the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Produce a comprehensive technical inventory of existing integrations, services, and dependencies.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative development environment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Evaluate existing code, tools, and documentation to assess upgrade/remediation and migration paths.
• Hands-on development using Java, Spring boot, TomEE, Angular, and related technologies.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services like Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, and Terraform
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software applications.
• Utilize SQL for effective database interactions and data retrieval.
• Design and implement database schemas, queries, and stored procedures.
• Leverage expertise in TomEE for developing and deploying enterprise Java applications.
• Ensure seamless integration of Java applications with TomEE.
• Utilize Rally (or similar project management tools) for planning, tracking, and reporting on project progress.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Demonstrate expertise in Data Stage for efficient ETL processes.
• Integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance processes to deliver reliable software.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Identify and address potential challenges in the development process.

Benefits

• Eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.
• AIG Benefits Overview.
• Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree