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JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President, Software Engineering (Domain Owner) provides leadership in aligning technology development with business objectives across assigned platforms and technologies. This role is responsible for setting direction and guiding software engineering managers, database specialists, developers, and contract teams.
The VP drives execution across multiple teams and agile phases to deliver against work plans, while establishing departmental priorities to ensure software development, maintenance, and innovation goals are met.
This role operates within a product-oriented IT (POIT) model, where the VP is expected to own underwriting platforms end-to-end as long-lived products, rather than leading discrete projects. The position requires full lifecycle accountability across underwriting workflows — including submission, pricing, validation, issuance, and ongoing enhancements — with responsibility extending beyond initial delivery into continuous platform evolution. The leader will be expected to balance greenfield development with modernization of existing Property systems, while partnering closely with underwriting, product, and operations to drive measurable business outcomes through technology.
This role offers flexibility with a preference for candidates who can work remotely (ideally within proximity to an Arch office in the Northeast), with hybrid arrangements in Raleigh or Jersey City strongly preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Own the strategic vision and roadmap for all products within scope, ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise transformation initiatives, and technology standards.
- Lead the delivery of high-quality, timely solutions, including new and enhanced systems and technologies.
- Oversee end-to-end technology functions, including:
- Solution architecture
- Software engineering
- Test automation
- Performance engineering
- DevSecOps
- Production support and service levels
- Partner with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and vendors to identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve customer experience and business processes.
- Develop business cases and financial analyses for new technologies, systems, and applications based on strategic priorities and resource availability.
- Define and enforce standards, policies, and best practices across software development, testing, and performance engineering.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform innovation and modernization efforts.
- Participate in vendor and strategic partner evaluations and manage ongoing relationships.
- Own and manage the department budget, including:
- P&L forecasting
- Operational and capital expenditures
- Contract negotiations
- Invoice processing
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams through effective hiring, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Broad expertise in software development methodologies, processes, and best practices.
- Deep experience within specialty commercial insurance, including:
- Casualty
- Workers’ Compensation
- Construction
- Energy
- Large account business
- Knowledge of test automation tools, frameworks, and best practices.
- Strong understanding of Agile development and applying it to drive business outcomes.
- Experience modernizing technology platforms to improve underwriting efficiency.
- Strategic thinker with strong decision-making and long-term planning capabilities.
- Proven ability to solve complex business and technology challenges.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team development skills.
- Technical expertise including:
- Java (backend)
- Angular (frontend)
- AWS and Azure (scalable, high-availability environments)
- MS SQL
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- 10–15 years of experience in software development and architecture.
- 8+ years of management experience, including 5+ years managing people managers.
- 3+ years in a senior leadership role (strategy, vendor management, budgeting).
- 3+ years of experience managing department budgets.
- At least 5 years of experience in solution architecture using modern architectural principles.
For individuals assigned or hired to work in the location(s) indicated below, the base salary range is provided. Range is as of the time of posting. Position is incentive eligible.
$155,000 - $280,000/year
Total individual compensation (base salary, short & long-term incentives) offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications, talent availability & specialization as well as business needs. The above pay range may be modified in the future.
Arch is committed to helping employees succeed through our comprehensive benefits package that includes multiple medical plans plus dental, vision and prescription drug coverage; a competitive 401k with generous matching; PTO beginning at 20 days per year; up to 12 paid company holidays per year plus 2 paid days of Volunteer Time Offer; basic Life and AD&D Insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability; Paid Parental Leave of up to 10 weeks; Student Loan Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement, Backup Child and Elder Care; and more. Click here to learn more on available benefits.
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