Director of Engineering (API Management and CIAM)

About the role

WHO WE ARE: Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value - and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.WHO YOU ARE: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead our Enterprise API and customer Identity and access management platforms. This is a senior leadership role that requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise, architectural oversight, engineering team leadership, and close coordination with internal business stakeholders and external clients. WHAT YOU LL DO: Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for enterprise application development, delivery, and support. Lead the 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 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. WHAT YOU LL NEED: 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership/director-levelrole. Bachelor s or equivalent 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. Strong 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. WHAT S IN IT FOR YOU?Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. The expected salary range for this position is $190,000- $220,000, dependent on skills and location. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. We 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. Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here. #LI-MW1