IT Manager

IT Manager About Us Colonial Surety Company is an insurance company licensed for business in every state, listed by the U.S. Treasury as an approved surety, and rated “A Excellent” by A.M. Best Company. Our distinct, digital product platform has recently expanded to include important liability coverages for small and mid-size businesses.

Founded in 1930, we use our experience—plus technology—to give busy people and businesses easy, affordable and digital access to a growing portfolio of bond and insurance products. We have an ambitious vision for impact and growth—and invite a diversity of motivated achievers to come, learn, work, create, grow—and succeed—with Colonial.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring all systems and technologies are operating efficiently and securely. Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Technical Strategy: Develop and implement IT strategies that support business goals, ensuring alignment with current and future organizational needs.

Project Management: Manage IT projects, including system upgrades, implementations. Quality Assurance: Ensure rigorous QA processes are in place for all IT products and systems, including performance testing and system audits. Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support and resolve any IT-related issues quickly and effectively.

Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of IT systems, projects, and processes, including performance reports. Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements Fluency in English is essential. Experience: At least 10 years of experience in IT management, including both front-end and back-end development, and QA processes.

Technical Skills: Expertise in multiple technologies, including but not limited to front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Wordpress), back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, Java), and QA methodologies(Automated testing) and tools. Leadership: Proven experience managing and leading teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Project Management: Experience with IT project management, including knowledge of project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana).

Education

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)