Director - Software Engineering

About

Company: NICO National Indemnity Company

We are seeking a strategic, execution-oriented Director of Software Engineering to lead multiple software engineering managers and their associated Agile delivery teams within a large-scale enterprise technology organization. This leader will play a key role in advancing our cloud transformation, modernization, software delivery maturity, and AI-enabled engineering capabilities while building a strong, collaborative engineering culture.

The ideal candidate combines strong organizational leadership with technical credibility and operational discipline. This role requires the ability to lead through transformation, modernize legacy platforms, improve engineering effectiveness, and partner closely with business and technology stakeholders across a highly matrixed environment.

This leader will help shape the next generation of software delivery by leveraging modern cloud-native architectures, platform engineering practices, automation, observability, and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence throughout the software development lifecycle.

Location: National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE. Hybrid work environment with 50% onsite. Not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Delivery and Execution
• Cloud and Platform Modernization
• Enable AI-Engineering and Future Technology Strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of related work experience in Software Engineering, including supervision of managers
• Trusted and respected as a thought leader who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders
• Strong understanding of software engineering delivery models, SDLC practices, and operational excellence principles
• Excellent communication, organizational leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Desired Experience

• Experience within insurance, financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industries
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform and cloud-native engineering practices
• Experience with Guidewire platforms or enterprise core systems modernization
• Preferable: MBA or advanced technical/business degree

Benefits

Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and 100% employer match up to 5%; medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents; Learning & Development program; educational reimbursement; subsidized parking; competitive time off policies including parental leave; Employee Assistance program; wellness program.