Director, Software Engineering

MEMIC • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The Director, Software Engineering is accountable for the software engineering, application development, and quality assurance functions in the enterprise. This leadership role is responsible for the effective and efficient design, development, integration, and testing of all third-party and internal software used to support all business processes across the enterprise. This individual will have proven software development leadership experience, strong project management acumen, and excellent vendor management skills. This role partners closely with Enterprise and Solution Architecture to design, plan, and deliver high-quality technology solutions that align with the organization’s strategic roadmap.
Develop and execute a multi‑year engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead, mentor, and grow high‑performing engineering teams, including managers, leads, and senior engineers.
Build and promote an engineering culture focused on innovation, automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Establish standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence.
Evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve product capability or engineering efficiency.
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and robust system performance.
Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align priorities and remove blockers.
Assess the current state of operational systems and create a plan to ensure their continued viability or a plan to replace them.
Act as a key IT liaison for MEMIC’s business areas, consulting and advising on software and other IT issues.
Plan and allocate development team resources across product teams, projects, production support and other technology initiatives ensuring they have the skills necessary to achieve their objectives.
Work with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure software is effectively secured and that risks are mitigated.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of information systems technology subjects and extensive knowledge of hardware and software, SDLC, DevOps, Agile Methodology with the ability to keep abreast of new technologies and processes.
• Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native development (Azure/AWS), modern application frameworks, and API-first design.
• Hands-on experience with P&C insurance platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, Insurity, or equivalent custom policy/billing/claims solutions.
• Strong understanding of P&C insurance operations, including policy lifecycle, rating, underwriting, billing, claims, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrates professionalism and seasoned maturity required to interact effectively with senior leadership.
• Experience with enterprise cloud migration or core insurance platform modernization initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi‑year engineering strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and grow high‑performing engineering teams, including managers, leads, and senior engineers.
• Build and promote an engineering culture focused on innovation, automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Establish standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve product capability or engineering efficiency.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and robust system performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align priorities and remove blockers.
• Assess the current state of operational systems and create a plan to ensure their continued viability or a plan to replace them.
• Act as a key IT liaison for MEMIC’s business areas, consulting and advising on software and other IT issues.
• Plan and allocate development team resources across product teams, projects, production support and other technology initiatives ensuring they have the skills necessary to achieve their objectives.
• Work with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure software is effectively secured and that risks are mitigated.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance options and Vision Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance/AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account with potential employer match
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Account
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal/Identify Theft Insurance options
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with match up to 5%, plus profit sharing & discretionary contributions (subject to vesting)
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays
• Flextime schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• Student loan paydown and refinancing assistance
• Educational assistance for job related courses, seminars, certifications or degrees
• One paid day every year to volunteer for your non-profit of choice
• On-site fitness center (Maine) or wellness reimbursement
• Subsidized parking
• Sit-Stand desks & daily stretch breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed