Sapiens International Corporation N.V.

Software Development Manager

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. • $120K — $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in senior or manager-level leadership.
  • Knowledge of Broadcom CA 2E (Synon).
  • Basic knowledge of IBM i COBOL.
  • Extensive knowledge of IBM i, System i, iSeries, or AS/400 platforms.
  • Proven experience in delivering enterprise-scale software within the Life insurance or Insurtech industry.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with overseeing execution of customer-driven solutions for ID3, ensuring customer success and alignment with business unit objectives.
  • Support the Vice President of Technical Services to harmonize business goals with technical strategy.
  • Lead interaction with Cloud Services for the implementation of hosting related services for ID3.
  • Champion standard engineering practices for ID3 development.
  • Oversee adherence to the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle from architecture to production support.
  • Ensure high standards for software quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop software developers while fostering a culture of innovation.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career development.
  • Emphasis on team engagement and productivity.
  • Access to AI/ML-based tools to enhance productivity.
Full Job Description
Title: Manager, Software Development (Life-US/ID3)

Location: Remote

Position Summary

The Manager of Software Development is a senior technology leader responsible for executing the software development strategy for a subset of Life Components, which includes ID3, ATS, and CIS. These solutions are core to managing the digital life insurance value chain, through all aspects of policy administration for a Life or Annuity policy.

This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, compliant, and innovative solutions that drive the modernization of the Life insurance business. The Manager exclusively leads the development team, partners closely with Product Management, Cloud Operations, and Business stakeholders, and plays a key role in enabling customer-centric enrichment within the ID3 ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
  • Assist with overseeing execution of the customer driven solutions for ID3, ensuring customer success and alignment with business unit objectives and product strategies.
  • Support the Vice President of Technical Services to harmonize business goals, technical strategy, and product innovation.
  • Lead interaction with Cloud Services for implementation of all hosting related services for ID3.
  • Champion ID3 standard engineering practices.
  • Stay current with Broadcom CA 2E, CA 2ECM, and IBM i updates.


2. Technical Ownership & Delivery
  • Oversee adherence to the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle - architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
  • Ensure high standards for software quality, performance, security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee production support for hosted clients - for example; On call schedules and support, ID3 batch scheduling and processing, and IBM i LPAR utilization and capacity planning.
  • Support adoption of AI/ML-based tools to enhance productivity.


3. People Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, inspire, and develop software developers.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning across the offshore teams.
  • Communicate clear career pathways and mentorship for technical leads and emerging leaders.


4. Governance, Quality & Risk Management
  • Uphold development governance frameworks for release management, change control, and code quality standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Life insurance regulations and data protection mandates (e.g., privacy, SOC2, and local jurisdictional standards).
  • Monitor and report on engineering KPIs/OKRs - velocity, defect rates, release predictability, and production stability.
  • Lead post-mortems and continuous improvement cycles to strengthen delivery excellence and reduce systemic risks.


5. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communicate complex technical strategies and trade-offs effectively to executive leadership, clients, and non-technical audiences.
  • Present program progress, risks, and opportunities with clarity, confidence, and data-driven insight.
  • Act as a trusted technology advisor in internal strategy sessions and external client or industry forums.


Success Indicators
  • Consistent on-time, high-quality deliveries for ID3.
  • Improved team engagement, retention, and productivity through effective leadership and coaching.
  • Measurable gains in engineering performance, automation, and product reliability.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction through efficient onboarding, integration, and product performance.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience, including 5+ years in senior or manager-level leadership.
  • Knowledge of Broadcom CA 2E (Synon).
  • Basic knowledge of IBM i COBOL.
  • Extensive knowledge of IBM i, System i, iSeries, or AS/400 platforms.
  • Exposure to ACORD standards is a plus.
  • Proven experience in delivering enterprise-scale software within the Life insurance or broader Insurtech industry.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership presence and ability to drive alignment among cross-functional and executive partners.


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About Sapiens International Corporation N.V.

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. is a provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, with a focus on the financial services sector. The Company offers software solutions for life, pension, annuity, property and casualty, reinsurance, financial and compliance, workers' compensation, and financial markets. Its software solutions are designed to enable its customers to manage their operations and processes, including policy administration, claims management, underwriting, and billing. The Company's products and services include Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens DigitalSuite, Sapiens Reinsurance, Sapiens IDIT, Sapiens Stingray, Sapiens UnderwritingPro, Sapiens AgentConnect, Sapiens Intelligence, and Sapiens Decision. The Company's customers include insurance carriers, third-party administrators, brokers, and agents.
Learn more about Sapiens International Corporation N.V.
Size
4,044 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$33.7 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$382.9 million
NASDAQ
SPNS
* Ladders Estimates

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