Software Engineer Lead- Bala Cynwyd, PA

Description

Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) provides professional support services to Tokio Marine Group companies in the United States, including Tokio Marine America, First Insurance Company of Hawaii, and Philadelphia Insurance Companies. Customer service is our focus and our passion! Tokio Marine North America Services adds value in all that we do, providing the best professional service to our business partners, allowing them to achieve their goals.

Our talented team delivers actuarial, audit, corporate communications, financial and investment, human capital services, information technology, legal, and payroll expertise to our customers.

The Java Software Engineering Lead is a technical leader responsible for designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise Java/JEE solutions. You will lead and mentor developers and partner with business analysts, project managers, QA, and enterprise architects to translate requirements into secure, scalable applications and integrations. You will also drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, Dev Ops automation, and operational support for Tokio Marine North America Services (TMNAS) and its Group Company customers.

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for Java/JEE solutions across projects, initiatives, and production support
• Partner with business analysts, project managers, architects, and QA to clarify requirements, evaluate options, and make sound design decisions
• Lead application design and implementation, including n architecture, API integrations (SOAP/REST), and data access layers
• Provide technical analysis, effort estimates, and delivery plans for enhancements and new development work
• Drive modernization and technical upgrades, including planning, risk management, and execution
• Define and enforce engineering standards for code quality, unit testing, peer reviews, documentation, and maintainability
• Drive Dev Ops automation and continuous improvement (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, build/release processes, operational tooling)
• Support QA/UAT and deployments across environments; troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Participate in proof‑of‑concepts and technology evaluations, considering enterprise standards, constraints, and emerging technologies
• Align to SDLC processes, departmental standards, and internal controls to protect data integrity and system stability
• Comply with internal controls needed to perform job functions and administrative responsibilities
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred)

• 10+ years of enterprise application development experience using Java/JEE
• 3+ years in a technical leadership role (Technical Lead/Technical Architect), mentoring engineers and guiding design decisions
• Hands‑on development experience using Java 17, Spring, JSF, Hibernate, JavaScript, CSS, and React
• API and integration experience using SOAP/REST, including experience integrating with Azure API Management (APIM) or similar gateways
• Experience with Agile delivery (e.g., Scrum) and collaborating across cross‑functional teams
• Strong SQL skills and experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle databases
• Experience developing and deploying applications on platforms such as JBoss and Spring Boot (or similar)
• Experience with source control (Git) and branching strategies; familiarity with code quality and delivery tooling (e.g., static analysis, unit testing, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Cursor, or similar) and integrating them into day‑to‑day engineering workflows
• Experience building microservices and deploying to Kubernetes‑based containers
• Cloud experience (Azure/AWS) including networking basics, identity, and managed services
• Preferred: P&C insurance industry experience; familiarity with packaged insurance platforms (e.g., Duck Creek, Guidewire, One Shield)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including translating complex requirements into practical designs
• Leadership and…