We are adding a OIPA Configuration Developer to our team!

Who We Are:

Since 1909, NGL Insurance Company (NGL) has been one of America’s most successful and highly rated independent life insurance companies. We specialize in a suite of innovative products for life’s journey, giving people the financial stability, careful guidance and peace of mind to lead a life filled with confidence, dignity and grace.

NGL's Core Values – integrity, dependability, collaboration, compassion and growth are a foundation of our company and help to build on the interactions we have with our policyholders, partners, funeral homes and each other. We believe in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is encouraged to live their best, most authentic self. We offer Employee Resource Groups for employees to get involved, learn, network, and offer professional and personal development opportunities.

With over 100 years of experience, our passion is to serve people. Learn more.

Work Environment: NGL offers a flexible work environment where employees can work fully remote, hybrid or onsite at our Madison, Wis. office. We support virtual working arrangements in certain states outside of WI.

A Day in the Life:

The OIPA Configuration Developer plays a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining insurance policy administration solutions using Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA). Operating in a collaborative Agile environment, this role supports system configuration, integration, and production support activities to meet evolving business needs. This position requires a proactive problem solver with strong technical skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

Software Development & Configuration
• Configure and maintain OIPA v11/v12 using Rules Palette or Equisoft Design.
• Develop and implement business logic using OIPA rules engine and XML.
• Utilize extension functionality to integrate with enterprise systems.
• Design and implement REST, SOAP, and AS File-based services.
• Write and optimize SQL queries using OIPA’s database schema.
• Debug and troubleshoot rule configurations and system behavior.
• Create technical design documents, prototypes and specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to test automation.
• Collaborate with developers to build scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Adhere to OIPA configuration and integration best practices.
Integration & Architecture
• Develop AsFile, Real-time, and Push integration services.
• Work with Mulesoft, AWS Lambda, and cloud infrastructure tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Apply entity-based logical modeling and data throughput optimization.
• Evaluate system capabilities to support product and service integration.
Production Support
• Maintain and support internal and third-party business applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues; provide off-hours support as needed.
• Recommend improvements and anticipate system challenges.
M&A and Strategic Projects
• Support acquisition-related system conversion and implementation efforts.
• Collaborate with business teams to ensure successful integration of merged entities.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and stakeholder meetings.
• Share ownership of deployment, testing, and operational excellence.
• Maintain technical documentation (UML, data flow, process diagrams).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Follow software development and quality assurance best practices and governance.
• Be a positive influence for other team members; promote goodwill amongst IT and other departments of the organization.
• Actively participate in team meetings to promote collaboration and connection.

Essential to Your Success:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Effective time and priority management
• Required System Proficiencies:
• OIPA (Oracle Insurance Policy Administration) configuration (rules engine, XML)
• Query skills - T-SQL / SQL Server Management Studio
• XSLT, SOAP, REST, AS Files, Git and Github

Education Requirements:

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Years of Experience:

A minimum of three years of experience working with OIPA configuration (rules engine, XML), SQL or T-SQL required.
A minimum of two years of experience working with XSLT, SOAP, REST, AS Files, Git and Github required
Experience working in life insurance, with emphasis on Preneed life insurance products and processes preferred
Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban), Test-Driven Development preferred.

What We Offer:

At NGL, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay and benefits designed to offer solutions to help meet your unique life needs.

Benefits:

20 days of Paid Time Off growing to 25 days after 5 years
11 Paid Holidays (10 company holidays and 1 personal holiday of your choice)
Health care, dental and vision plans
Up to $1,500 (Family) or $1,000 (Single) annually towards a Health Savings Account
Annual bonus based on company performance
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) match up to 9%
Paid Sabbatical after 8 years
Paid Volunteer Time
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program
And much more!

Click here to learn more about our comprehensive Total Rewards program.

NGL is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

NGL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact hrmadison@nglic.com.

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