Head of Engineering

Job Description
THE ROLE IS BASED IN THESSALONIKI
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide.

Chubb launched its third Engineering Center in Thessaloniki in 2022. Our rapidly expanding new Chubb Engineering Center in Greece (CECG) is integrated with the Engineering Centers in India and Mexico to support our global technology needs and digital business transformation, as well as the company's operations in the Europe - Middle East - Africa region operating in 27 countries.

Chubb is seeking a talented and experienced individual to act as
Head of Engineering
to join our team. This is a permanent full-time position and a compelling opportunity to join a global, growing, financially stable and successful company. As an industry leader, Chubb is an employer of choice for skilled technology professionals aspiring to develop a meaningful career in a fast-paced, diverse company with offices in most major cities in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy & Vision:
• Develop comprehensive technology strategy that supports Chubb's business objectives at both the country and regional levels.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact and relevance to the business.
• Evaluate and adopt technologies that enhance scalability, security and maintainability.
• Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation, encouraging the exploration of new ideas and technologies.
• Architecture & System Design
• Define and enforce scalable and secure architectural patterns (e. g. microservices, event-driven architecture)
• Oversee data architecture for high availability, integrity and compliance
• Review key technical decisions and ensure alignment across teams
• Experience in architecting for Cloud and building high throughput, low latency systems
• Experience in patterns of legacy modernization
• Business Delivery & Execution:
• Oversee the successful delivery of technology solutions that support business objectives across various countries and regions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate them into technical requirements, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Foster strong partnerships with project management and delivery teams, providing technical guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adopt, develop and implement appropriate KPI/OKR to understand how the technology organization is progressing in effectiveness and productivity.
• Technical Excellence
• Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, emphasizing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Designing, development, and implementation of scalable solutions and platforms, ensuring robust architecture and seamless integration across services.
• Drive engineering initiatives that enhance functionality, performance, and security, enabling rapid deployment and iterative development processes
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks
• Hand-on experience implementing SRE and adopting it in an enterprise
• Innovation & Technical Leadership
• Utilize AI to enhance decision-making processes, boost developer productivity, and foster innovative solutions throughout the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure the organization remains competitive in the digital landscape by leveraging new technologies and methodologies
• Talent Management & Development:
• Attract, retain, and develop top technology talent, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Build high-performing engineering teams, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations to ensure individual and team success.
• Vendor & Partner Management:
• Manage relationships with key technology vendors and partners, ensuring they deliver value and support the organization's strategic goals.
• Evaluate and select technology solutions that align with the platform architecture and business requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior technology leader, ideally in a technology-driven or digital-first company.
• Strong background in digital strategy, product development, and innovation.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software development, system architecture, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
• Experience with Cloud Computing: Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services.
• Data Management: Knowledge in data analytics, data storage solutions, and database management.
• DevOps and Agile Methodologies: Understanding of software development methodologies, agile practices, and how to implement DevOps principles.
• Extensive experience with data analytics, machine learning, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to inspire and mentor teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively with executives and stakeholders across all business functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Prior experience with legacy modernization and SRE for enterprise

Our team makes the difference, every time. For this reason, we offer in return
We offer hybrid working model, explicit, structured career development, a competitive salary package, annual bonus, long term equity incentives, private medical cover, monthly allowance for lunch, generous personal time off, continuous learning experiences, and work in a fun, lively environment with mentoring from our groundbreaking senior mentors.

Integrity. Client Focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork
Our core values instruct how we live and work. We're an ethical and honest company that's wholly committed to its clients. A business that's engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that's collaborative and encouraging.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. We earnestly strive to achieve an environment where all colleagues feel comfortable to perform to their full potential and are recognized for their contributions.

Many voices, One Chubb