Associate Director

Marsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Gurgaon/Noida office:

Associate Director - Applications Development

The Lead Software Engineer is part of the strategic group of engineers within the organisation that helps to embody best practice, quality and the engineering strategic vision. They are leaders of an engineering organisation and are seen as well respected members of the engineering community and make natural role models for other engineers to look up to. You will be a hands-on product builder who leads by example and embodies the principles of the organisation and helps ensure the delivery of its goals. You will enable the delivery of Solutions that incorporate practices founded in Qualitative Engineering, which include the following high-level pillars:

• Security
• Scalability
• Reliability
• Maintainability
• Testability

We will count on you to:

• Demonstrate technical expertise and leadership in software development and testing.
• Hands-on abilities; write code, peer review and test alongside your teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance engineers, to understand software requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Lead the implementation of comprehensive test strategies, including unit, integration, and system testing, to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and test scripts to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications, analyze test results, and provide detailed reports to stakeholders, highlighting any issues or areas for improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Champion good agile practices that are foundational to product delivery
• Build strong relationships with product owners, solutions architects, analysts and pod leadership
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in software development and testing.
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategy for the Software Engineering organisation

What you need to have:

• For the Lead Engineer role, we are looking for a Senior Engineer with proven experience of working on multiple products, in the delivery of both features and tests
• The ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues in a cross-functional environment
• Proven track record of successfully delivering software with a broad mix of languages, technologies and platforms
• Experience working with Agile at Scale, Lean and Continuous Delivery approaches such as Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development and Infrastructure as Code
• Experience with Cloud native software architectures
• Proven experience in Security driven design practices and the remediation of SAST/DAST findings
• Experience in CI/CD and Devops practices including the use of Quality Gates to maintain high levels of code

Technical Skills or Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in full-stack development using both the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) and .NET technologies
• Proven track record as a lead software engineer, overseeing and guiding a team of developers
• In-depth knowledge of front-end development using Angular and/or .NET MVC frameworks
• Proficiency in back-end development using Node.js, Express.js, and/or .NET Core
• Expertise in database design and management, with experience working with MongoDB and SQL Server
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Kubernetes, for deploying and managing applications in a scalable and efficient manner.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, and ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment
• Ability to create detailed Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for software applications, ensuring the technical feasibility and scalability of the proposed solutions.
• Solid understanding of software testing principles, techniques, and tools, including unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, NUnit)
• Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with version control systems such as Git, and proficiency in using collaborative development tools
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex software applications
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and coach junior developers, providing guidance and support in their professional growth
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Values and Culture:

Our team comprises all sorts of people from all sorts of backgrounds. We believe everyone brings value and a unique perspective and want promote a fun and diverse culture. To help us succeed we hope that you can demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for technology
• A clear commitment to creating brilliant products that will give our clients the edge
• A willingness to work fluidly and respectfully with our incredibly talented team

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Companys more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person.