Arch Capital Group Ltd.

VP – Head of Engineering Practice

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Jersey CityNew JerseyNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Define and execute the engineering strategy for engineering initiatives and shared services
  • Facilitate Engineering Practice meetings with broad representation across teams, including Infrastructure and Security
  • Champion engineering excellence and modern development practices across the organization
  • Lead workgroups/guilds focused on key engineering topics with defined charters and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain engineering policies and standards
  • Spearhead the creation of reusable libraries, templates, and frameworks to accelerate development across teams
  • Lead the design and development of cloud-native, API-first applications with a strong emphasis on scalability, security, and performance
  • Oversee reference implementations and participate in tool evaluations
  • Participate in architecture decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and business objectives
  • Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and observability practices
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within engineering teams
  • Collaborate with product and business leaders to identify opportunities for leveraging AI and emerging technologies
  • Champion AI-driven solutions and integrate GenAI capabilities into engineering workflows (e.g., automated testing, release notes)
  • Establish engineering playbooks and best practices for full-stack development
  • Build and mentor a team of Junior Engineers
  • Promote knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Principal Engineer or senior technology leader with a strong hands-on full-stack background
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum 15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior technology leadership role
  • Proven track record of leading large engineering teams and delivering complex enterprise solutions
  • Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and relational/non-relational databases
  • Deep understanding of cloud-native architectures and API-first design principles
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and related services
  • Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles
  • Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and event-driven architectures
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale engineering initiatives and deliver enterprise-grade solutions
  • Experience in Insurance P&C domain is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity in building AI-driven applications and integrating machine learning models into production systems
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
JavaSpring BootAngularrelational databasesnon-relational databasescloud-native architectureAPI-first designmicroservicescontainerizationevent-driven architecture
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationinnovationmentoringknowledge sharingcontinuous improvementfacilitationteam building
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in related field