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Job TitleAssociate Vice President / Vice President – Practice Leader, Application EngineeringLocationIndia / Delhi NCR | Hybrid (as applicable)FunctionTechnology & Delivery – Application Engineering PracticeReporting ToGlobal Head of Technology Services / Delivery Leadership / CTO OfficeRole SummaryXceedance is seeking an experienced AVP/VP-level Practice Leader to build and lead the Application Engineering Practice for Insurance SI services, spanning Digital Engineering, Application Development & Modernization, Integration Engineering, and Cloud-Native Engineering.This leader will drive practice strategy, large program delivery excellence, capability building, and innovation, and will act as a client-facing technology leader across strategic insurance accounts.This role requires:proven experience leading large-scale development programs/projects, andonshore client-facing experience working at client locations in US / UK / Australia (or similar markets).Key Responsibilities1) Practice Leadership & StrategyOwn the vision, roadmap, and growth strategy for the Application Engineering practice across Digital / AD / Integration / Cloud.Build and scale the practice structure: leadership bench, competency frameworks, delivery playbooks, and engineering standards.Define practice-level governance covering delivery quality metrics, resourcing strategy, utilization, and margin optimization.Build capability to support insurance modernization programs through accelerators, reusable assets, and industry-aligned engineering patterns.2) Large Program Engineering Delivery Ownership (Core Requirement)Lead and govern large engineering programs involving complex builds, modernization, and integration transformation across multiple lines of business.Own outcomes for large engagements:delivery predictability and release governancedefect leakage reduction and quality metricsarchitecture-led delivery, scalability, performance, security and resiliency controlsprogram risk mitigation across dependencies and multi-vendor ecosystemsDrive standardized delivery approach using Agile/SAFe, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test automation, and SRE practices.Ensure high-quality technical decision-making and delivery governance across distributed teams and partners.3) Technology & Architecture LeadershipProvide technology leadership across:Digital engineering (web/mobile portals, omnichannel experiences)Application modernization (microservices, event-driven systems, refactoring legacy platforms)API & integration ecosystems (middleware, API mgmt., iPaaS, messaging platforms)Cloud-native engineering (migration, platform engineering, containerization, Kubernetes)Drive best practices for architecture patterns, NFRs, code quality, observability and performance engineering.4) Client Advisory & Onshore LeadershipAct as a trusted advisor to client senior leaders (VP/CXO levels) on application modernization, cloud transformation, and digital engineering strategy.Lead client steering committees, architecture review boards, and executive governance forums.Translate business objectives into engineering roadmaps with measurable outcomes.Bring proven onshore stakeholder management gained through working at client locations in US/UK/Australia (or similar) to build trust and strengthen strategic partnerships.5) Solutioning, Pre-Sales & Revenue EnablementLead solutioning for strategic pursuits: discovery, target architecture, delivery approach, costing and estimation.Support RFP responses, solution orals, and proactive transformation proposals.Build practice offerings aligned to Insurance SI needs and drive account expansion using scalable, reusable solutions.Collaborate with Sales and Account teams to shape opportunities, win deals, and position Xceedance as a strategic engineering partner.6) Practice Capability Building & InnovationBuild practice assets: reference architectures, reusable components, accelerators, templates, and engineering playbooks.Define engineering maturity and modernization models and apply them across accounts.Sponsor innovation in:platform engineering and cloud-native modernizationAPI ecosystems, integration modernization, event-driven architecturesGenAI-assisted SDLC productivity improvementsStay current on emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into delivery and offerings.7) Talent Development & Engineering CultureBuild and mentor strong engineering leaders: architects, engineering managers, platform specialists.Define skill development paths, certifications, and leadership development plans.Drive a culture of engineering excellence: secure-by-design, automation-first delivery, continuous improvement and strong ownership.Key Skills & CompetenciesPractice leadership: strategy, operating model, governance, utilization and margin leversLarge-program delivery: execution excellence, risk management, multi-vendor dependency management, release governanceSolutioning & consulting: discovery, target architecture, roadmap creation, proposals/RFPs, executive storytellingModern engineering architecture: microservices, cloud-native, integration patterns, event-driven systemsCloud & platform engineering: AWS/Azure/GCP, containers, Kubernetes, IaC, platform modernizationDevSecOps & automation: CI/CD, test automation, security-by-design, observability, SRE practicesClient leadership: executive stakeholder management, onshore engagement exposure, influencing skillsPeople leadership: talent building, coaching, succession planning, culture-buildingExperience & Qualifications (Mandatory)16–22+ years of experience in application engineering and delivery leadership, ideally in SI / Consulting / Product Engineering environments.5+ years in leadership roles at AVP/VP level covering Delivery / Practice / Portfolio / Architecture leadership.Insurance domain knowledge (P&C/Life/Health/Reinsurance) and familiarity with insurance platforms (Guidewire/Duck Creek/Socotra/Origami).Demonstrated leadership in large development programs/projects, including:multi-year and multi-release initiativesdistributed engineering teams across geographiesmodernization / rebuild / integration transformation programscomplex dependency management and multi-vendor environmentsMandatory onshore experience:worked at client locations and led delivery/solutioning engagements in US / UK / Australia (or similar international markets)strong executive stakeholder management experience gained from onsite engagementsBachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent.Core Competencies & SkillsStrong expertise across at least 2–3 of: Digital Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Integration Engineering, Application Modernization.Strong architecture and design capability (security, performance, resiliency, scalability, observability).Strong delivery governance using Agile/SAFe, DevSecOps, CI/CD, test automation, and release readiness practices.Excellent executive communication, client advisory, negotiation, and team leadership skills.Ability to scale teams, standardize engineering delivery, and build high-performance delivery culture.Preferred / Good-to-HaveCertifications: Cloud Solution Architect (AWS/Azure/GCP), TOGAF, SAFe, Kubernetes, Security certs.Experience establishing reusable accelerators and IP to improve time-to-market.