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About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the role:

Everest is seeking a seasoned Director of Software Quality Engineering to lead our software quality initiatives, with a strong focus on Guidewire Policy Center and large-scale insurance product development. This role will drive quality engineering practices, ensuring our software platforms are reliable, scalable, and integrated seamlessly. As the Director, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of insurance industry requirements, lead integration testing across systems, and shape the QA engineering strategy to maintain Everest's high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Engineering Strategy and Leadership: Define and execute a strategic vision for quality engineering that supports Everest Insurance's software platforms, with an emphasis on insurance product development and system integration.

• Guidewire Platform Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise with Guidewire Policy Center, implementing best practices for quality engineering to support reliability and efficiency across our insurance product lines.

• Integration Testing: Oversee and manage testing for seamless integration across insurance platforms, ensuring quality and performance in complex, interconnected systems.

• Quality Standards and Processes: Establish quality engineering processes, standards, and methodologies that align with Everest's business objectives, compliance requirements, and insurance industry best practices.

• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing vendor based team. Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing vendors and employees. This leader should foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.

• Collaboration and Partnership: Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, IT, and business stakeholders to align quality goals, resolve issues, and drive a cohesive approach to quality engineering throughout the development lifecycle.

• Automation and Process Optimization: Identify and implement automation strategies and process improvements to streamline quality engineering, increase efficiency, and reduce time-to-market for new products and features. Candidates with demonstrated experience in managing and defining AI testing methodologies are preferred.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish and monitor key quality metrics, using data to inform decisions and improve testing methodologies, and report progress to leadership.

• Project Estimation: Experience building detailed project estimates in support of the QA organization

• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure quality engineering practices meet regulatory and compliance standards for the insurance industry, fostering trust and reliability in Everest's offerings.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years in software quality engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.

• Insurance Industry Expertise: Strong understanding of insurance product development, regulatory standards, and industry-specific quality requirements.

• Deep hands-on experience with Guidewire Policy Center (or similar) and insurance system integrations, focusing on quality engineering and performance optimization.

• Technical Skills: Expertise in QA automation tools, methodologies, and frameworks. Familiarity with agile and waterfall development practices, with a focus on integration and automated testing.

• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: A data-driven mindset with the ability to drive informed decision-making and optimize testing strategies.

• Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration across teams and effectively communicate with executive stakeholders.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

The base salary range for this position is $134,000 - $155,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Clickhereto learn more about our culture.

• Our Valuesare the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviorsdefine how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com.

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