Lead Software Engineer/ Architect

About Chubb

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange SE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at:

About Chubb India

At Chubb India, we are on an exciting journey of digital transformation driven by a commitment to engineering excellence and analytics. With a team of over 2500 talented professionals, we foster a startup mindset that promotes collaboration, diverse perspectives, and a solution-driven attitude. We are dedicated to building expertise in engineering, analytics, and automation, empowering our teams to excel in a dynamic digital landscape.

We offer an environment where you will be part of an organization that is dedicated to solving real-world challenges in the insurance industry. Together, we will work to shape the future through innovation and continuous learning.

• Job Title
  :
  Lead Software Engineer/ Architect - Appian
• Function/Department
  :
  Technology
• Location
  :
  Hyderabad / Bangalore
• Employment Type
  :
  Full-time

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineer / Architect - Appian with a coding mindset and expertise in Appian development to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing enterprise applications using the Appian platform. You will lead a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet business needs. You'll work in cross-functional team with the Product Owner, UI/UX designers, SMEs, and other engineers to develop digital products through Agile methodology.

Education and Experience:

• Background in computer science, information systems or bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Insurance/Financial services background preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of Appian-based applications.
• Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering best practices and ensuring high-quality code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Architect scalable and efficient solutions using Appian's features and capabilities.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues while maintaining high availability.
• Stay current with Appian updates and best practices, and guide the team in implementing new features.
• Participate in project planning and status meetings to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Work with Product Owner and members to refine and maintain product backlog and estimate resourcing/timing requirements for development.
• Deep dive on technical solutioning or troubleshooting with the Tech Leads and Squads as required.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation for solutions.
• Deep dive on technical solutioning or troubleshooting with the Tech Leads and Squads as required.
• Build solutions adhering to best-in-class integration standards and practices.
• Comply with standard coding guidelines and code reviews including change control, configuration management and logical access control.
• Strive for continual development; upgrade skillset and expertise continuously to improve problem solving ability and engineering "craft".
• Create and maintain technical design documentation for solutions.

Functional Competencies:

• Able to provide technical excellence while embracing flexibility over building "bulletproof" systems.
• Passionate learner who keeps up with evolving technologies and is willing to experiment to test what would work for the business.
• Experience in or willingness to learn Agile methodology and working in a cross functional team.
• Prior knowledge working in Financial Domain and Life Insurance Processes are preferable.

Technical Competencies:

• 10+ years of hands-on, software development experience building applications using any open tech stack like Java/J2EE, Spring boot, NodeJS, Typescript, Angular and other JavaScript based technology stacks or .NET
• Experience working with RDBMS (SQL Server/Oracle), including database design, and tuning programs for optimized performance.
• 6+ years of experience working with Workflow tools (e.g. BPM tool with concept of BPMN) and hands-on knowledge in process modelling, automation, integration patterns with enterprise systems and BPM tool (e.g. OpenText, Camunda, JBPM, Appian, Appworks etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Appian features, including process modeling, integrations, and reports.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Proven experience in leading teams and driving projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in integrating with REST based APIs using Microservice architecture, Open API Specification and/or creating specifications w/Swagger.
• Knowledge of non-functional considerations (scalability, availability, reliability, manageability) for complex, distributed environments.
• Experience with secure SDLC and application security & compliance.

Desirable Skills:

• A background in the insurance/financial services sector.
• A background in building workflow using any Appian BPM tool or equivalent platform.
• Appian Certified Senior Developer or similar certification.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of other low-code platforms is a plus.

Why Chubb?

Join Chubb to be part of a leading global insurance company

Our constant focus on employee experience along with a start-up-like culture empowers you to achieve impactful results.

• Industry leader:
  Chubb is a world leader in the insurance industry, powered by underwriting and engineering excellence
• A Great Place to work:
  Chubb India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the years , and
• Laser focus on excellence
  : At Chubb we pride ourselves on our culture of greatness where excellence is a mindset and a way of being. We constantly seek new and innovative ways to excel at work and deliver outstanding results
• Start-Up Culture
  : Embracing the spirit of a start-up, our focus on speed and agility enables us to respond swiftly to market requirements, while a culture of ownership empowers employees to drive results that matter
• Growth and success
  : As we continue to grow, we are steadfast in our commitment to provide our employees with the best work experience, enabling them to advance their careers in a conducive environment

Employee Benefits:

Our company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth. Employees enjoy flexible work options, generous paid time off, and robust health coverage, including treatment for dental and vision related requirements. We invest in the future of our employees through continuous learning opportunities and career advancement programs, while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our benefits include:

• Savings and Investment plans: We provide specialized benefits like Corporate NPS (National Pension Scheme), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), Retiral Benefits and Car Lease that help employees optimally plan their finances
• Upskilling and career growth opportunities: With a focus on continuous learning, we offer customized programs that support upskilling like Education Reimbursement Programs, Certification programs and access to global learning programs.
• Health and Welfare Benefits: We care about our employees' well-being in and out of work and have benefits like Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Yearly Free Health campaigns and comprehensive Insurance benefits.

Application Process:

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent, and inclusive.

• Step 1
  : Submit your application via the Chubb Careers Portal / Linkedin.
• Step 2
  : Engage with our recruitment team for an initial discussion.
• Step 3
  : Participate in HackerRank assessments/technical/functional interviews and assessments (if applicable).
• Step 4
  : Final interaction with Chubb leadership.