As part of our software engineering team, you will take the lead in building the next-generation infrastructure and platforms for Zinnia, including but not limited to: scalable data storage infrastructure, analytics platform, streams processing and data pipelines, cutting-edge search platform, best-in-class AI/ML infrastructure, Kubernetes compute infrastructure, document storage infrastructure, etc. You will work and learn among the best, putting to use your passion for distributed technologies and algorithms, API design and systems design, and your passion for writing code that performs at massive scale. We also work with industry standard open source infrastructure technologies like Kubernetes, GRPC and GraphQL - come join our infrastructure teams and share the knowledge with a broader community while making a real impact within our company.
As a Senior Engineer, you will be a key technical leader and role model within the organization. We are looking for a technical lead who designs and develops technology to serve business and technology objectives, aligns points of view across teams and makes trade offs to help achieve the goals of individual teams as well as Zinnia’s broader goals. You will foster Zinnia’s culture and values around ‘be bold’, ‘team up; & ‘deliver value’. You will work closely with technical leadership and management within and outside our organization to contribute to building best-in-class core systems infrastructure for Zinnia.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
-Deliver impact by driving innovation while building and shipping software at scale
-Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to up-level the engineering organization
-Actively improve the level of craftsmanship at Zinnia by developing best practices and defining best strategies
-Design products/services/tools and code that can be used by others while upholding operational impact of all decisions
-Functioning as the tech-lead for key initiatives, identify problems and opportunities and lead teams to architect, design, implement and operationalize systems
-Partner closely with teams within the org and customers to execute on the vision for long-term success of our core infrastructure teams
-Keep a platform first approach while designing products/service
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Basic Qualifications:
- BS/BE in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent technical experience
- 7+ years of industry experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions
- 5+ years of experience programming in object-oriented languages such as Java
- 2+ years of experience as an architect, or technical leadership position
- Proficient in Spring Framework.
- Hands-on experience developing large-scale, distributed systems, and databases
- Hands-on experience of cloud platforms (Preferebally AWS)
- Good to have experience on any Orchestartion Platform like Camunda.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or PhD degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in software design, development, and algorithm related solutions with at least 5 years of experience in a technical leadership position
- 7+ years of experience in an object-oriented programming language such as Java
- 5+ years of experience with large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
- Experience in architecting and designing large-scale distributed systems related to data infrastructure, Kubernetes, and platforms.
- Hands-on experience of cloud platforms (Preferebally AWS)
Suggested Skills:
-Distributed Systems
-Technical Leadership
-Systems Infrastructure
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
\nWe’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. 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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Insurance technology for life products
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Zinnia focuses on improving the life and annuity insurance market by providing a platform that simplifies the creation, management, and servicing of insurance products. The platform uses technology and data analytics to help insurance companies and financial advisors launch and manage products more efficiently. This results in a better buying experience for consumers and enhances operational efficiency for insurers and advisors. Zinnia's platform is user-friendly, allowing consumers to easily understand and purchase life and annuity products. The company aims to modernize the insurance experience, ensuring better protection and improved wellbeing for customers while fostering stronger relationships between consumers and insurers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$1.7M
Headquarters
Topeka, Kansas
Founded
2005
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Zinnia, a prominent life and annuity (L&A) insurance technology company, has announced the appointment of Gary D. Cohn as Vice Chair and board member.
[Funding news] Zinnia secures $300 mn strategic funding from Vista Credit Partners.
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zinnia Corporate Holdings (“Zinnia” or “the Company”), an Eldridge Industries business and leading life and annuity insurance technology services company, and Ebix, Inc. (“Ebix”), a supplier of software solutions, today announced that Zinnia’s acquisition of Ebix’s North American Life and Annuity Assets (the “LA Assets”) has closed. The deal further positions Zinnia as a partner of choice in the life and annuity industry and expands its offerings with insurance focused CRM agency management, market-leading research, quoting, illustration, order entry tools, and a comprehensive underwriting platform, which will simplify experiences for advisors and their clients. Zinnia will be welcoming over 770 new team members across 6 locations in India and the United States. The LA assets, including SmartOffice, Vital Sales Suite, Winflex, AnnuityNet, LifeSpeed, TPP (The Policy Processor), as well as products and services provided by the consulting organization will become a newly formed business line within Zinnia called Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zinnia Corporate Holdings (“Zinnia” or “the Company”), an Eldridge business and leading life and annuity insurance technology services company, today announced it will acquire the Life and Annuity Assets (the “L&A Assets”) of Ebix, Inc. (“Ebix”), a supplier of software solutions. The L&A assets will further position Zinnia as a partner of choice in the life and annuity industry, expanding its offerings with insurance focused CRM & agency management, market-leading research, quoting, illustration, and order entry tools, and a comprehensive underwriting platform, which will simplify experiences for advisors and their clients.“The acquisition of the Ebix Life and Annuity Assets is transformative for Zinnia,” said Michele Trogni, Zinnia Chief Executive Officer. “The complementary nature of our solutions will enable us to better serve carriers, distributors, and consumers, expanding our reach as we build the modern rails of the insurance industry. We are thrilled to welcome the Ebix L&A employees to Zinnia and look forward to what we can achieve together for our clients.”In a rapidly expanding life and annuity sector, this acquisition allows Zinnia to power growth and simplify insurance from product development through distribution and claims. Upon closing, Zinnia will expand its offerings with the addition of SmartOffice, Vital Sales Suite, Winflex, AnnuityNet, LifeSpeed, TPP (The Policy Processor), as well as products and services provided by the consulting organization.Ash Sawhney, President of Ebix Insurance Solutions North America, will join Zinnia heading up the newly formed Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions business, reporting to Trogni