Head of Engineering

Tata AIG General Insurance Company Limited is a joint venture between Tata Group and American International Group (AIG). Since its set-up in 2001, the Company has grown strongly to emerge as the preferred private general insurance company in India with several pioneering firsts to its credit. Driven by a mission to create better tomorrows for Customers by delivering trustworthy and innovative risk solutions, Tata AIG’s broad portfolio of protection covers are backed by years of professional expertise in product offerings, exceptional service capabilities and seamless claims process management.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the world of insurance. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that combines cutting-edge technology, customer-centric solutions, and a commitment to excellence, you have come to the right place. Explore our exciting opportunity below and be part of an organization that is shaping the future of insurance.

Job Title:

Location:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Engineering to lead our software development center in Gurgaon. This role is pivotal in shaping our enterprise architecture, driving modern software engineering practices, and embedding DevSecOps across the organization. You will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that power our digital insurance platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

- Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team of 150+ professionals.

- Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with the company’s digital transformation goals.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Enterprise Architecture

- Own and evolve the enterprise architecture to support scalability, agility, and resilience.

- Ensure alignment between business goals and technology architecture.

- Drive adoption of microservices, APIs, cloud-native architectures, and event-driven systems.

Software Engineering Excellence

- Establish and enforce best practices in software development, testing, and deployment.

- Champion agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation.

- Ensure high code quality, performance, and maintainability across all products.

DevSecOps & Security

- Integrate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle.

- Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure secure, compliant, and auditable systems.

- Collaborate with InfoSec and compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., IRDAI).

People & Delivery Management

- Build and scale engineering teams with a focus on talent development and retention.

- Oversee project delivery, resource planning, and performance management.

- Drive engineering KPIs such as velocity, quality, uptime, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

- 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

- Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering teams (100+ people).

- Strong background in enterprise architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and modern tech stacks.

- Deep understanding of DevSecOps, agile delivery, and secure coding practices.

- Experience in BFSI or insurance domain is highly desirable.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

- Passion for mentoring and growing engineering talent.

How to Apply:

If you are excited to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence, please submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming you to Tata AIG, where your skills and ambitions can thrive.

Tata AIG is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.