Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance · 22 hours ago
Engineering Manager
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
12+ years expBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic insurance partner focused on digital innovation in the Small Commercial Insurance space. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multiple engineering teams in delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions that enhance customer experience and support business growth.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Tanya Levin
Responsibilities
Provide thought leadership and technical guidance, enabling teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native solutions aligned with SPRINT and business goals
Serves as the direct manager of five engineers, including Principal and Senior Engineers. Accountable for their capacity planning, career development, growth strategy, performance management, and ongoing coaching
Lead, coach, and mentor multiple engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
Empower Tech Leads by minimizing administrative overhead and supporting cross-team dependencies and external partnerships
Partner with Product, Program, and Business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable engineering plans
Champion Agile best practices, driving accountability, removing blockers, and promoting a high-performance environment
Support career development and growth for engineers through regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities
Ensure teams adhere to enterprise architecture principles, cybersecurity protocols, and regulatory requirements
Oversee the software development lifecycle, emphasizing test-driven development, secure coding, and maintainability
Promote adoption of modern frameworks, tools, and practices that enhance development velocity and operational resilience
Communicate technical strategies and architectural decisions to leadership and stakeholders
Proactively identify and resolve team and system bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain documentation for team processes, workflows, and operational procedures
Foster an inclusive, empowered engineering environment where every teammate can contribute and be recognized
Work closely with Berxi’s Head of Architecture in system design, solutioning, observability, monitoring, and Developer Experience (DevEx) initiatives, leveraging platform and enablement team opportunities
Stand up and support a 24×7 production support team dedicated to observability and monitoring, ensuring robust support for customer-facing applications
Ensure production support processes are tightly integrated with engineering and platform teams for rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement
Focus on engineering execution and technical leadership, while Program Management drives risk mitigation, project scope, time, and cost management
Partner with Scrum Masters (who report to Program Managers) to support Sprint ceremonies, retrospectives, velocity tracking, and Sprint updates, ensuring engineering teams are set up for success
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
Proven track record of managing multiple engineering teams and delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing engineers and Tech Leads
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Sprint planning, and team dynamics
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to align technical solutions with strategic business objectives
Self-motivated, adaptable, and team-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to high-quality outcomes
Preferred
Technical proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Golang, Java, C#) and front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js) is a plus
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), microservices architecture, and event-driven systems
Familiarity with CI/CD practices, DevOps, and observability tooling
Experience in the Property & Casualty Insurance domain is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
Life Insurance (for you and your family)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is a company providing risk solutions and claims care.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter J. Eastwood
President & Chief Executive Officer
Joe Saab
Vice President, Head of Executive and Professional Lines, Middle East
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