AVP of Product Engineering leading a core engineering organization at Equisoft. Responsible for architecture, development, and operations of multiple SaaS components for insurance technology solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead one of our core engineering organizations, responsible for the architecture, development, and operations of multiple SaaS components
Manage a team of 100+ engineers, including engineering managers, architects, developers, QA specialists, and DevOps professionals across multiple products and technologies
Responsible for the full lifecycle of software components from architecture and development through deployment, operations, and maintenance
Define clear expectations and objectives with the team members; provide appropriate learning tools and activities to attain objectives
Understand the strategic product objectives and translate ensure they are adequately translated into either overall team objectives or individual objectives
Build trust and camaraderie between team members, influence valuable changes and positive outcomes
Consult frequently with team members and have regular touchpoints with each member of the team to discuss progress on goals, engagement, professional development and more
Evaluate results and provide feedback in a timely fashion
Manage your team’s budget, overall allocations, resource distribution based on seniority level, skillset, etc.
Support the other directors and AVP in various key initiatives at the team, or division level
Actively participate in the selection and interview process, as prescribed by Equisoft’s best practices
Provide hiring approvals for your Managers and Directors’ teams
Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent across multiple disciplines
Allocate engineering resources effectively across approved R&D projects
Implement metrics and processes to track engineering productivity and efficiency
Drive operational excellence including uptime, performance, and defect reduction
Requirements
Technical Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
15+ years of software engineering experience with 8+ years in senior leadership roles
Excellent working proficiency of French and English (spoken and written)
Proven track record leading large engineering organizations (100+ people)
Deep expertise in SaaS architecture, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern development practices
Strong understanding of engineering economics, P&L management, and contribution margin optimization
Experience measuring and improving engineering productivity through metrics and tooling
Demonstrated success implementing AI-powered development tools and measuring their impact
Experience with insurance or financial services software preferred
Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Strong partnership skills working with product management and business stakeholders
Expertise in modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, API-first)
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code
Understanding of AI/ML technologies and integration patterns, including AI-assisted development tools
Experience with engineering metrics, DORA metrics, and productivity measurement frameworks
Experience with multiple programming languages and technology stacks
Knowledge of agile/lean development methodologies
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement Plan
Telemedicine Program
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible hours
Educational Support (LinkedIn Learning, LOMA Courses and Equisoft University)
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