Director of Software Development

Arch Insurance Group Inc.•Raleigh, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠. JOB SUMMARY The Director, Software Engineering provides leadership in aligning information systems development with business objectives for assigned business applications and/or technologies. The incumbent provides overall direction and guidance to engineering managers/leads, engineers/developers and contract labor teams. She/he drives software development across multiple teams and phases to ensure execution of project work plans. Determines department priorities and ensures software development objectives are met.

Requirements

Strong understanding of the commercial P&C insurance industry
Strong understanding of API development/management and API lifecycle management – including API security standards
Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices and event-driven architecture
Broad knowledge of software development techniques, processes, methods and best practices.
Knowledge of application test automation products, processes, and best practices
Strong understanding of Agile development methods and its application to company technology needs.
High level knowledge/expertise in implementation, and maintenance of large-scale business applications.
Strong strategic decision making & long term planning abilities to manage resources and develop efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate team.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation & consultative skills for effective collaboration with senior management.
Good general business acumen.
Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience in software development & architecture design, including project management and business analysis.
5 or more years of management experience is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for effective and timely development of new and/or enhanced systems/technologies.
Monitors all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle and Production Support service levels.
Ensures high level technical support is provided.
Works closely with customers, other IT managers, and management to identify and maximize opportunities to use technology to improve business processes as well as sizing technical efforts.
Prepares business cases, including financial analyses of potential new technologies/systems/applications.
Evaluates based on company strategic needs and resource availability.
Oversees business analysis, development work and quality assurance of projects for assigned systems/technologies.
Collaborates with the domain architect on product and enterprise level solution designs aligned to North Star objectives.
Collaborates effectively at all levels to prepare strategic plans.
Ensures system requests tie into objectives of the company strategy map and budgets.
Contributes to the development of information technology development standards, policies, processes and procedures to ensure consistent compatibility and integration throughout the company.
Continuously reviews the technology needs of supported business functions/processes relative to new technological developments and trends.
Keeps abreast of the industry and emerging technology
Participates in vendor/strategic partner evaluations and monitors the relationship on an ongoing basis.
Prepares/manages department budget: P&L forecasting, operational/capital expenditures, contract negotiations and invoice processing
Leads and manages multiple teams to accomplish objectives through effective recruitment & selection, training & development, performance management and rewards & recognition.