Director - Applications Development

We are looking for candidates for the following position based at Pune office

Director - Applications Development (G)
Number for Position - 1

Last date to Apply - 9th September, 2025

What can you expect?
Join our cutting-edge Innovation team expansion into India, where you'll manage a series of squads building innovative AI applications using the latest tools and technologies.

We are seeking talented
Lead Engineer/Manager
to join our team and lead the Marsh McLennan's
Generative AI
capability in India, in collaboration with the Award Winning Ireland Innovation Centre. As part of our internal incubator, you will have the chance to validate new technologies and ideas from across the business, build proof-of-concepts (POCs), develop pilot programs, and coordinate towards maturity before launching them into the wider MMC Tech teams for further development.

THE ROLE & YOUR MISSION:

• The opportunity to be an early contributor to a fast-evolving area with significant executive focus.
• Be part of a team driven by a start-up culture but backed by a giant
• The chance to geek out on initiatives such as Hackathons and be part of the broader MMC Tech ecosystem.
• To be part of our strategic tech hub that delivers industry-leading digital solutions for clients and colleagues.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND VALUES
:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role in a software development environment.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, with expertise in one or more programming languages and frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Solid understanding of delivery principles and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What is in it for you?

• Holidays (As Per the location)
• Shared Transport (Provided the address falls in service zone.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization leading digital transformation.
• Work on innovative cloud projects impacting global business operations.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment that values expertise, leadership, and continuous learning.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience with a modern frontend framework ideally React (Vue, Angular are good too)
• Practical experience of NestJS / NodeJS or similar stack
• Experience with or knowledge of Python
• Strong knowledge of restful APIs
• Practical experience of Kubernetes and/or MongoDB
• Knowledge on LLM's
• Knowledge on prompt engineering techniques
• Knowledge on RAG

We will count on you to:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the engineering team, setting clear goals and expectations.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring their professional growth and development.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the projects and provide guidance to the team when needed.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork among team members and cross-functional teams.
• Allocate resources effectively, ensuring that the team has the necessary tools, equipment, and support to deliver high-quality work.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, such as product managers and executives, to align engineering efforts with business goals and priorities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project timelines, quality, or budget.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and recognize achievements to motivate and retain top talent.

Eligibility:

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Associate Director
• Should have at least "On Track" or equivalent rating in last appraisal
• Should not be under any Performance Continuity Plan, or had any official Disciplinary action within the last 3 months
• Should not have applied for any other IJP within Mercer in the last 3 month

Disclaimer

• Please note that the relocation assistance shall not be provided for the said position
• Candidates who wish to apply for inter-location positions are required to check with the Transport Help Desk (THD) to confirm if their place of residence is within the served transport service zone

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 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 , or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity 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.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn 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.

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