Job Description IT / Application Systems Manager

IT


Application Systems Manager
Kansas City Life Insurance Company, a recognized leader in the insurance industry, is seeking an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our IT department. The ideal candidate would meet the following requirements:
    QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • College degree, equivalent technical training, or equivalent work experience.
  • Five plus years of programming, systems analysis, or systems administration experience or an equivalent skill.
  • Two plus years management or project leadership experience
  • Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments (certifications like Scrum Master or CAPM are a plus).
  • Familiarity with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Comfort with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
  • Knowledge of Life Insurance business processes are a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Seek feedback and continuously look for ways to reduce inefficiencies and simplify operations.
    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist in planning and guiding development efforts using Agile and DevOps methodologies. Collaborate with team leads and senior managers to ensure deliverables align with timelines, scope, and quality expectations
  • Engage with business partners to gather and clarify requirements.
  • Translate needs into clear development tasks while contributing to collaborative solution design and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Participate in initiatives to streamline processes, document best practices, and evaluate tools that support performance and team productivity.
  • Help resolve technical challenges by supporting issue triage, engaging subject matter experts, and promoting cross-team problem solving. Take the initiative to investigate and contribute to effective solutions.
  • Encourage learning by facilitating access to training opportunities and sharing resources. Promote knowledge exchange through informal mentoring, team discussions, and hands-on collaboration.
  • Assist in organizing work assignments, tracking progress, and recognizing individual strengths to support cross-training and career development goals in alignment with organizational priorities.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
ATTN: Human Resources Department
3520 Broadway
P.O. Box 219139
Kansas City, MO 64121-9139
EOE/MFVH
e-mail:[email protected]

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