Vice President, Software Engineering and Applications

Vice President, Software Engineering and Applications About the Company Accomplished insurance company specializing in property & casualty insurance Industry Insurance Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is in search of a Vice President of Engineering and Applications with a strong focus on back-end systems for both internal and third-party software applications. The successful candidate will be a technology leader responsible for overseeing the core architecture in a multi-cloud, multi-entity environment. This role demands a strategic vision combined with hands-on execution to ensure the reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of the company's core system architecture and engineering. Key responsibilities include leading engineering strategy, driving the modernization of business platforms, and advancing the adoption of CI/CD, microservices, and cloud-native SaaS solutions. The role also involves close collaboration with business leaders to deliver scalable solutions that enhance the customer, agent, and employee experience. Applicants for the Vice President of Engineering and Applications position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' progressive technology leadership experience, with a preference for those who have worked in large-scale application engineering and cloud/SaaS platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading modernization and digital transformation initiatives, particularly in the insurance and financial services verticals. Required skills include expertise in cloud-native architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, microservices, and data security/compliance. The role requires a strategic yet execution-focused individual, with a strong ability to communicate and collaborate across business and technology. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with a Master's or MBA being preferred. The candidate should also demonstrate a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional user experiences. Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Engineering