VP, Software Engineering

Arch Capital Group

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Raleigh, NCJersey City, NJ
Salary
$155,000–$280,000 / yr
Posted
77 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $218k
$126k most similar roles pay here $296k

This role pays more than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $162,087–$214,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $218k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Arch Capital Group

Arch Capital Group is a global insurance and reinsurance company providing specialty insurance solutions across property, casualty, mortgage, and reinsurance markets. Industry: Insurance & Reinsurance

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TL;DR · VP, Software Engineering

The VP, Software Engineering serves as a domain owner within a product-oriented IT model, providing leadership to align technology development with business objectives across assigned platforms. This leader manages software engineering managers, database specialists, and developers to oversee the full lifecycle of underwriting workflows, including submission, pricing, validation, and issuance. The role involves balancing greenfield development with the modernization of existing Property systems while managing department budgets, vendor relationships, and team development. Key responsibilities include overseeing solution architecture, test automation, performance engineering, and DevSecOps. The candidate must possess expertise in Java, Angular, AWS, Azure, and MS SQL. This position specifically addresses technical challenges within the specialty commercial insurance domain, focusing on improving underwriting efficiency through modern architectural principles and agile methodologies to deliver high-quality solutions for complex business processes and long-lived product evolution.

What you'll do

  • Own the strategic vision and roadmap for underwriting platforms as long-lived products.
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of software engineering, architecture, test automation, and DevSecOps functions.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of underwriting workflows including submission, pricing, validation, and issuance.
  • Balance greenfield development with the modernization of existing property systems.
  • Develop business cases and financial analyses for new technologies based on strategic priorities.
  • Define and enforce standards, policies, and best practices across software development and performance engineering.
  • Manage the department budget, including P&L forecasting, capital expenditures, and contract negotiations.
  • Build and develop high-performing teams through hiring, performance management, and employee development.

What we're looking for

  • 10–15 years of experience in software development and architecture.
  • 8+ years of management experience, including at least 5 years managing people managers.
  • 3+ years of experience in a senior leadership role involving strategy, vendor management, and budgeting.
  • 3+ years of experience managing department budgets.
  • At least 5 years of experience in solution architecture using modern architectural principles.
  • Expertise in Java (backend), Angular (frontend), and AWS/Azure cloud environments.
  • Deep experience within specialty commercial insurance, including Casualty, Workers’ Compensation, Construction, Energy, and Large account business.
  • Proficiency in Agile development methodologies and test automation tools.

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