Manager, IT Middleware Job at Sammons Financial Group (West Des Moines)

Job Description

This role includes leadership of modern integration, event streaming, and containerized platform technologies such as MuleSoft, Confluent Kafka, and Kubernetes.

Job Responsibility

Oversee and coordinate the solution design, project execution and implementation of various operational activities and production support of the IT department, as well as provide direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business strategies and operations
Collaborate with IT leaders to provide leadership for planning, developing, and implementation of IT initiatives
Partner with business decision makers to ensure requirements and design of technology solutions align with needs
Design, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions including API-led integration (MuleSoft), event streaming platforms (Kafka/Confluent), and containerized solutions (Kubernetes)
Provide leadership to optimize and manage application and/or infrastructure
Provide leadership and oversight for enterprise integration and event-driven architecture platforms, including MuleSoft and Confluent Kafka
Lead teams responsible for design, deployment, and support of containerized platforms, including Kubernetes and cloud-native environments
Drive adoption of event streaming and real-time data integration patterns using Kafka and related technologies
Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of distributed systems and APIs
Partner with architecture teams to define standards and governance for API-led and event-driven solutions
Support modernization efforts through containerization, microservices architecture, and platform automation
Make recommendations for building strong IT capabilities through people, process, and technology
Contribute to technology roadmap definitions and recommendations
Manage operational support teams to ensure quality, availability, and performance targets
Manage technical resources and forecast expertise needs
Lead training and development of team members
Provide leadership in troubleshooting and resolution of operational problems
Assist in vendor management
Ensure effective technology support and maintenance strategies
Support technology transformation through quality delivery and continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with audit and record management requirements
Lead by example through coaching and mentoring
Manage budgets and financial plans
Commit to company values and policies

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in the field of Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience Required
Minimum 5 years' applicable experience leading and/or directing IT planning, support and/or infrastructure organization Required
Demonstrated leadership effectiveness in technology planning, operations, implementation and support
Working knowledge of business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations and end to end integration models
Must be aware of industry recognized best practices
Knowledge of systems management, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems, vendor management, including management of offshore/near shore resources with some awareness of technology and related business trends
Experience and ability in managing systems complexity with positive outcomes
Demonstrated, proven understanding of Infrastructure systems support and management
Working knowledge of applicable industry laws and regulations as they relate to IT
Established leadership track record of effective people management skills and practices
Understands negotiating and influencing leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to present and adapt ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
10% travel required

What we offer

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance
Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success
Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k)
Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays
Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs
Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you
An ownership culture that inspires
join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success

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