Head of Engineering – Cloud/Applications – Insurance.
£140-150k
Head of Digital Engineering will be responsible for driving group digital transformation strategy.
The ideal candidate will possess expertise in the Insurance/Reinsurance industry and emerging technologies like Gen AI, machine learning, and cloud technologies. They will also have a proven track record of leading complex digital initiatives, integrating industry standards such as ACORD ADEPT, and leveraging London Market digital platforms (e.g., Whitespace, PPL, Placing Hub).
* Define and execute the digital engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and industry trends
* Provide technical leadership to a diverse engineering team, setting technical direction, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
* Collaborate closely with business leaders to identify and address the digital needs of core (re) insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and financial services
* Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and AI-driven solutions that support automation and data-driven decision-making
* Industry experience in software engineering, with time spent within a technical leadership role
* Proven track record of delivering complex digital platforms and solutions, preferably within the insurance or financial services sectors
Technical Expertise
* Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and microservices architecture
* Deep knowledge of modern programming languages, frameworks, and tools (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Kubernetes, React, etc.)
* Expertise in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
* Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance optimization specific to the insurance industry