Hiring: Head of Platform: Traded Company: Hiscox Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:35:21 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, CI/CD, Enterprise Architecture, Event-Driven, Microservices, Regulatory Compliance, SAFe, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing large-scale platforms. •5 years of service Required Skills: •Define and execute a multi-year strategy to modernize the traded application suite, reducing technical debt and increasing platform agility. •Strategically drive evolution toward cloud-native, API-first, and event-driven architectures aligned with enterprise standards. •Establish a clear platform roadmap that supports product scalability, regulatory compliance, and speed-to-market for underwriting capabilities. •Partner with enterprise architecture and data teams to ensure alignment with broader Hiscox technology strategy. •Evaluate and rationalize legacy systems, identifying opportunities for consolidation, replacement, or re-platforming. •Own end-to-end engineering delivery across the traded portfolio, ensuring predictable, high-quality outcomes. •Implement best-in-class software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevSecOps. •Establish and enforce engineering standards, code quality metrics, and performance benchmarks. Qualifications: •Proven experience modernizing complex, legacy application environments into cloud-native or hybrid architectures. •Strong background in Property & Casualty insurance, preferably within traded or delegated authority business models. •Demonstrated success leading engineering teams responsible for QA, platform delivery, and application support. •Comprehensive expertise in modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, and microservices architecture. •Previous experience with Insurity, QuikSolver4, or BrightCore is highly desirable. •Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred). Compensation: •401(k) with competitive company matching Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!