Director of Engineering; API Management and CIAM

Director of Engineering (API Management and CIAM)

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuity growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. Our success is driven by a commitment to be bold, team up, and deliver value.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Enterprise API and customer Identity and Access Management platforms. This senior leadership role requires a balance of hands‑on technical expertise, architectural oversight, engineering team leadership, and close coordination with internal business stakeholders and external clients.

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise application development, delivery, and support.
• Lead design and development of scalable, cloud‑native solutions using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Oversee end‑to‑end software engineering processes, including architecture design, sprint planning, QA automation, and deployment.
• Drive development of the Enterprise API platform and customer Identity and Access Management platform.
• Collaborate closely with product management and business leads to align technical efforts with product vision and business goals.
• Contribute to roadmap planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple product streams.
• Lead efforts in adopting AI, analytics, and automation into core systems.

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director‑level role.
• Bachelor’s degree in technology or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering large‑scale enterprise systems in a regulated industry (insurance/financial services preferred).
• Deep understanding of modern tech stacks (Java, Node.js, React, Angular, etc.) and cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong experience in enterprise system integration, RESTful APIs, microservices, and message‑driven/event‑based architectures.
• Working knowledge of API gateways, API monetization, and API documentation.
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in enterprise systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing distributed teams, including offshore development centers.

We offer excellent career progression and competitive compensation, including health and dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and more. Expected salary range for this position is $190,000–$220,000, depending on skills and location.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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