Our Client, a Financial Group company, is looking for an Actuarial Data Developer for their Brighton, MA / Hybrid location.
Responsibilities :
- The Actuary Platform Developer role partners with the Actuary team, IT data team and primary vendor to provide data development, support, and administration for the Actuarial Modeling / Data Management Platform. This position will be accountable for managing the data lifecycle and development throughout the Actuarial Modeling process.
- New Requests / Builds
- Collaborate with Actuary Model Development to support any data needs for models
- Collaborate with Actuary Valuation to support model analytics and approval workflow
- Define backlog items and requirements for IT Data team and other supporting IT areas
- Participate in testing and verification of technical solutions
- General Support
- Become a subject matter expert in Actuarial Modeling Platform Data Management capabilities
- Is primary administrator of Actuarial Modeling Platform and appropriately manages required administrative tasks if needed
- Responsible for the regular maintenance, updates, fixes and upgrades. This could include testing after upgrade or facilitating UAT
- Ensures platform is running at optimal performance and levels
- Maintain application run books to ensure appropriate documentation exists
- Provide training to new and existing users on current and future functionality
- Production Process
- Manage and facilitate all incidents from Priority 1 to Priority 4, which includes, but not limited to, providing support to users of applications, responding to user-based questions, tickets and assists with troubleshooting issues within platform.
- Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects or requests
- Provides on-call assistance as requested, for after-hours issues and support needs
- Resolve incidents if able to, otherwise escalate as needed (provide tier-2 incident response)
Requirements :
General development skills with proven experience across 2+ programming languagesGeneral understanding of Life and Annuity insurance (Nice to have)Able to understand the business requirements in detail and work independentlyBonus point for working experience with technology vendors & ActuariesDemonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills and documentation skillsProven Data management skills with understanding of Data flows across different platformsAble to manage work across a development teamWork cross-functionally within IT, with an emphasis working with a data teamSelf-disciplined, able to work independently, but also able to take direction when necessarySelf-motivated to identity and resolve issues and in advancing personal knowledgeHands on experience with GITLAB3-5 years' experience in Data Integration and Data ManagementExperience working in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft, etc.) and general DevOps experience.Experience in the following technologies - Python and PowerBIExperience in Data Integration and Data ManagementExperience understanding business requirements and translating to technical codeAble to lead small projects without significant assistanceAn undergraduate degree in an IT related field or similar combination or education and experience.Why Should You Apply?
Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunitiesAs an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws