Director of Engineering - TRUE Property Insurance

About Us: 

Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (“TRUE”) is a reciprocal insurer established to serve specific homeowner segments across the United States. At the end of 2023, Gallatin Point Capital acquired a majority stake in the attorney-in-fact for TRUE and raised over $1.25 billion of committed capital, enabling TRUE to expand underwriting capacity in Florida and strategically expand nationally.

We at TRUE are reimagining the homeowner insurance ecosystem and member experience. We are building our platform from the ground up to be the best in class to support our vision. 

Position Overview: 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated hands-on leader to play a key role in driving the technical vision, strategy, design, and execution of our software development initiatives. This position requires a hands-on approach, strong technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills as we continue our start-up journey to scale up.  

Responsibilities: 

Technical Leadership: 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of skilled software engineers. 
• Define and drive the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals. 
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team. 

Hands-On Development: 

• Actively participate in the architecture, design and development of high-quality software solutions. 
• Mentor and collaborate with team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement. 

Cloud Architecture: 

• Design and implement scalable and robust cloud architecture solutions.  
• Lead the development and maintenance of best practices for cloud-based development and deployment. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our cloud architecture remains cutting-edge. 

Performance Optimization: 

• Oversee the performance analysis and optimization of cloud-based systems. 
• Implement monitoring and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve application and system performance. 

Budget and Resource Management: 

• Manage engineering budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency. 
• Ensure the timely and successful completion of projects within budget constraints. 

Innovation and Best Practices: 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering. 
• Drive innovation and champion the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. 

Team Building and Development: 

• Recruit, train, and develop top-tier software engineering talent. 
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values creativity and excellence. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 
• Proven experience in software engineering leadership roles, with a focus on hands-on development. 
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and system design. 
• Strong proficiency in Java and/or .Net. 
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex software projects. 
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services. 
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. 
• Experience with modern development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills. 
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on and collaborative approach. 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic startup environment. 
• Experience of Homeowners insurance and its associated technologies. 

If you are passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving technical excellence, and making a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future of TRUE.