Corebridge Financial
Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life.
We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.
Who You’ll Work With The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.
The Insurance & Retirement Solutions Engineering & Delivery team is responsible for the delivery, support, and day-to-day operational management of production and non-production environments of application and software supporting business functions of Corebridge Financial. Application Development Manager will lead the team of in-house and vendor developers to design and deliver business solutions while upholding architectural and coding standards.
Application Development engineering team is a group of Agile application developers who collaborate very closely with business, Information Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver technology solutions to meet evolving business demand and transformational initiatives. The team is closely engaged with vendor software teams, in-house development teams across business functions and Application Management System (AMS) teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects to operational status.
We embrace modern Cloud Computing and DevOps-based principles to provision/onboard new systems, monitor activity, and report on daily operational status because we believe business applications should be highly available, should perform well, and should be managed for operational efficiency.
About The Role Application Development Manager will lead the team of in-house and vendor developers to design and deliver business solutions while upholding architectural and coding standards. The role oversees daily operational management of production and non-production environments supporting business functions.
Responsibilities
Lead, deliver and support applications across a variety of business functions.
Deliver exceptional results and problem-solving skills across a wide variety of application, software, and network-related issues.
Provide technical guidance and direction to development teams including architectural decisions, coding standards, security, and best practices.
Focus on clearly understanding requirements and, with constant motivation to do things right, and be driven to find the simplest designs and implementations that could possibly work.
Develop mindset and experience that can bridge the gap between run and build. Utilize and nurture that skillset across Java and .Net.
Loves engineering enterprise grade production critical systems, while continuously deepening expertise in the tools and technologies that enable reliable and scalable solutions.
Engineer, develop and operate scalable, highly reliable, and easily recoverable application environments that improve and innovate the way that business processes are performed.
Evaluate existing legacy applications, identify modernization opportunities, and lead refactoring or migration efforts.
Establish and enforce development standards, CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.
Facilitate architecture reviews, release planning and code reviews.
Engage in troubleshooting complex production issues that span multiple system and technologies.
Believe in the benefits of virtualized technologies, Cloud Computing, and vendor-based and SaaS solutions, when possible, to maximize the time of the team to engineer and operate better performing application environments.
Operational management approach for business applications innately leverages automated methods.
Skills And Qualifications
6+ years of experience hands on experience with leading and supporting variety of applications across business functions, with proven track record delivering exceptional results and problem-solving skills across a wide variety of application, software, and network-related issues.
Approach to problem solving is logical, objective, and mindful of appropriate policies and standards which govern your work.
Hands‑on experience managing and supporting enterprise grade Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix environments within a managed service model, and knowledgeable in multiple server‑side platforms including Active Directory, SQL Server, Oracle, SharePoint, Exchange Server, Terminal Services, Citrix, WebSphere, Tomcat (to name a few) and/or other relevant tools/technologies.
Logging – Splunk, OpenSearch, Monitoring – AppDynamics, Bug Tracking/Issue Tracking tools similar to JIRA.
Familiar with the operation of virtualize environments (such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper‑V), Public Cloud environments (such as Amazon Web Services/AWS and Microsoft Azure), and modern service models for delivering infrastructure and applications (such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS).
Knowledgeable in several application architectures (Client‑Server, Web, Cloud Native and Distributed/Messaging) and the approaches that are used to maintain the availability and performance, the security, and recoverability each architectural pattern.
Experience using software development tools to scale and manage a highly efficient application support function.
Utilize Agile methods (Scrum/Lean/Continuous Delivery/SRE) where appropriate and reasonable for the situation at hand and to organize work.
Clear, accurate and thoughtful verbal and written communicator.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or proven record of experience.
Work Location This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
Estimated Travel May include up to 25%.
Why Corebridge? At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include
Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives. Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com.
Functional Area IT - Information Technology
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
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We Align To a Set Of Values That Are The Core Pillars That Define Our Culture And Help Bring Our Brand Purpose To Life.
We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.
Who You’ll Work With The Information Technology organization is the technological foundation of our business and works in collaboration with our partners from across the company. The team drives technology and digital transformation, partners with business leaders to design and execute new strategies through IT and operations services and ensures the necessary IT risk management and security measures are in place and aligned with enterprise architecture standards and principles.
The Insurance & Retirement Solutions Engineering & Delivery team is responsible for the delivery, support, and day-to-day operational management of production and non-production environments of application and software supporting business functions of Corebridge Financial. Application Development Manager will lead the team of in-house and vendor developers to design and deliver business solutions while upholding architectural and coding standards.
Application Development engineering team is a group of Agile application developers who collaborate very closely with business, Information Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver technology solutions to meet evolving business demand and transformational initiatives. The team is closely engaged with vendor software teams, in-house development teams across business functions and Application Management System (AMS) teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects to operational status.
We embrace modern Cloud Computing and DevOps-based principles to provision/onboard new systems, monitor activity, and report on daily operational status because we believe business applications should be highly available, should perform well, and should be managed for operational efficiency.
About The Role Application Development Manager will lead the team of in-house and vendor developers to design and deliver business solutions while upholding architectural and coding standards. The role oversees daily operational management of production and non-production environments supporting business functions.
Responsibilities
Lead, deliver and support applications across a variety of business functions.
Deliver exceptional results and problem-solving skills across a wide variety of application, software, and network-related issues.
Provide technical guidance and direction to development teams including architectural decisions, coding standards, security, and best practices.
Focus on clearly understanding requirements and, with constant motivation to do things right, and be driven to find the simplest designs and implementations that could possibly work.
Develop mindset and experience that can bridge the gap between run and build. Utilize and nurture that skillset across Java and .Net.
Loves engineering enterprise grade production critical systems, while continuously deepening expertise in the tools and technologies that enable reliable and scalable solutions.
Engineer, develop and operate scalable, highly reliable, and easily recoverable application environments that improve and innovate the way that business processes are performed.
Evaluate existing legacy applications, identify modernization opportunities, and lead refactoring or migration efforts.
Establish and enforce development standards, CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.
Facilitate architecture reviews, release planning and code reviews.
Engage in troubleshooting complex production issues that span multiple system and technologies.
Believe in the benefits of virtualized technologies, Cloud Computing, and vendor-based and SaaS solutions, when possible, to maximize the time of the team to engineer and operate better performing application environments.
Operational management approach for business applications innately leverages automated methods.
Skills And Qualifications
6+ years of experience hands on experience with leading and supporting variety of applications across business functions, with proven track record delivering exceptional results and problem-solving skills across a wide variety of application, software, and network-related issues.
Approach to problem solving is logical, objective, and mindful of appropriate policies and standards which govern your work.
Hands‑on experience managing and supporting enterprise grade Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix environments within a managed service model, and knowledgeable in multiple server‑side platforms including Active Directory, SQL Server, Oracle, SharePoint, Exchange Server, Terminal Services, Citrix, WebSphere, Tomcat (to name a few) and/or other relevant tools/technologies.
Logging – Splunk, OpenSearch, Monitoring – AppDynamics, Bug Tracking/Issue Tracking tools similar to JIRA.
Familiar with the operation of virtualize environments (such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper‑V), Public Cloud environments (such as Amazon Web Services/AWS and Microsoft Azure), and modern service models for delivering infrastructure and applications (such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS).
Knowledgeable in several application architectures (Client‑Server, Web, Cloud Native and Distributed/Messaging) and the approaches that are used to maintain the availability and performance, the security, and recoverability each architectural pattern.
Experience using software development tools to scale and manage a highly efficient application support function.
Utilize Agile methods (Scrum/Lean/Continuous Delivery/SRE) where appropriate and reasonable for the situation at hand and to organize work.
Clear, accurate and thoughtful verbal and written communicator.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or proven record of experience.
Work Location This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which gives colleagues the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.
Estimated Travel May include up to 25%.
Why Corebridge? At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include
Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives. Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com.
Functional Area IT - Information Technology
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development and Sales
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