Application Engineering Director

Application Engineering Director page is loaded## Application Engineering Director remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Cincinnati, OH (USA) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R8529
** Be Here. Be Great.
** Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes.  IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures,  The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site a minimum of three days a week if local to Cincinnati, with the potential to work two days remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday but will be determined by business needs.
** Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
*** Lead and optimize Application Engineering operations to ensure efficient workflows and high productivity.
* Set and execute strategic direction for application engineering aligned with organizational goals and business objectives.
* Oversee design, development, deployment, and enhancement of software applications.
* Drive delivery of new features that improve user experience and integrate seamlessly with existing systems.
* Partner with business leaders to translate needs into technical strategies, roadmaps, and communicate clear progress updates.
* Champion adoption of modern technologies and best practices to improve performance, scalability, and resilience.
* Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
* Evaluate and implement industry-leading engineering practices to maintain competitive advantage.
* Perform additional duties as required.
** Scope & Leadership Responsibilities:
*** Manage multiple teams and direct reports; oversee talent selection, development, and performance management.
* Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and external development partners
* Implement policies, procedures, and process improvements to enhance application service quality and efficiency.
* Provide expert guidance on programming languages, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks.
* Serve as a strategic advisor on business and technology operations.
* Own application portfolio delivery, ensuring quality, security, scalability, and reliability.
* Lead modernization efforts including cloud adoption, automation, and reduction of technical debt.
* Promote Dev Ops, CI/CD, and engineering excellence, including AI‑enabled development practices.
* Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to executive leadership.
** Job Requirements
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
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* Experience:

*** 18+ years in software/application development, including 8+ years in leadership roles.
* Strong communication skills; experience managing offshore teams is a plus.
* Background in Agile, Dev Ops, CI/CD, and operational databases preferred.
* Proven…