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Position: Director - Product Engineering Location: Chennai Experience: 17+ years Grade-VP Domain-InsurancePosition Summary We are seeking an seasoned Engineering Leader with deep technical expertise, proven experience in solution architecture, and a track record of successfully delivering complex software products to production at scale. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, and business teams Drive architectural decisions and technology choices that align with business objectives Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies Build and scale high-performing engineering teams Technical Excellence: Oversee the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions Ensure robust system architecture that can handle growing user demands Lead technical reviews and guide complex engineering challenges Drive adoption of modern development practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps Product Development: Manage multiple production rollouts and ensure the successful delivery of features Collaborate with product management to translate business requirements into technical solutions Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from conception to deployment Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements Team Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning Conduct performance reviews and provide career development guidance Promote knowledge sharing and technical excellence across the teamREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions for complex business problems Experience with system integration, data modeling, and enterprise architecture patterns Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and security considerations Deep expertise in Java programming with hands-on development experience. Extensive knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture principles Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems Strong people management experience is required. TECHNICAL SKILLS SUMMARY Programming Languages: Java Frameworks & Technologies: Spring Boot, Spring Framework DevOps & Tools: CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) Testing frameworks (JUnit, pytest, Selenium) Cloud Technologies (Good-to-have):PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field