MEMIC · 3 hours ago
Director, Software Engineering
Portland, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMEMIC is a company focused on providing comprehensive insurance solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead their software engineering and application development efforts. This leadership role involves developing a multi-year engineering strategy, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring the reliability and performance of software systems across the enterprise.
Financial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a multi‑year engineering strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead, mentor, and grow high‑performing engineering teams, including managers, leads, and senior engineers
Build and promote an engineering culture focused on innovation, automation, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Establish standards for code quality, testing, documentation, and operational excellence
Evaluate and adopt new technologies that improve product capability or engineering efficiency
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and robust system performance
Work closely with cross-functional leaders to align priorities and remove blockers
Assess the current state of operational systems and create a plan to ensure their continued viability or a plan to replace them
Act as a key IT liaison for MEMIC’s business areas, consulting and advising on software and other IT issues
Plan and allocate development team resources across product teams, projects, production support and other technology initiatives ensuring they have the skills necessary to achieve their objectives
Work with the Chief Information Security Officer to ensure software is effectively secured and that risks are mitigated
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles
Comprehensive knowledge of information systems technology subjects and extensive knowledge of hardware and software, SDLC, DevOps, Agile Methodology with the ability to keep abreast of new technologies and processes
Ability to handle detailed, complex concepts and problems
Comprehensive knowledge of cloud-native development (Azure/AWS), modern application frameworks, and API-first design
Hands-on experience with P&C insurance platforms such as Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, Insurity, or equivalent custom policy/billing/claims solutions
Strong understanding of P&C insurance operations, including policy lifecycle, rating, underwriting, billing, claims, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrates professionalism and seasoned maturity required to interact effectively with senior leadership
Experience with enterprise cloud migration or core insurance platform modernization initiatives
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills
Experience leading geographically distributed teams
Benefits
Health Insurance options, Dental Insurance options and Vision Insurance
Employee Life Insurance/AD&D and Dependent Life Insurance options
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Health Savings Account with potential employer match
Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Legal/Identify Theft Insurance options
Long Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
401 (k) Retirement Plan with match up to 5%, plus profit sharing & discretionary contributions (subject to vesting)
5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 paid holidays
Flextime schedules
Paid Parental Leave
Student loan paydown and refinancing assistance
Educational assistance for job related courses, seminars, certifications or degrees
One paid day every year to volunteer for your non-profit of choice
On-site fitness center (Maine) or wellness reimbursement
Subsidized parking
Sit-Stand desks & daily stretch breaks
Company
MEMIC
MEMIC is Maine's workers' compensation insurer, through Maine Employers Mutual Insurance Company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70M2025-12-10Debt Financing· $70M
2021-04-28Series D
Leadership Team
Michael Bourque
President and CEO
Catherine Lamson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, WCP®
Senior Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Recent News
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