SVP, Head of Engineering & Solutions Architect

Novacore Insurance Services, LLC; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Novacore Insurance Services, LLC seeks a SVP, Head of Engineering & Solutions Architect to own the AI platform strategy and drive cloud-native development on Azure. You will guide a core engineering team and collaborate with Product, Underwriting, and Data Science to deliver AI-enabled underwriting capabilities.

You will lead architecture, tooling, and developer workflows, emphasizing scalable, production-grade AI systems and strong engineering leadership in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Expert-level hands-on engineering background with a strong desire to code.
• Experience building production AI systems with agent-based architectures.
• Strong proficiency in Python and AI frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel).
• Experience designing modern cloud-native platforms in Microsoft Azure.
• Solid experience with RESTful services and modern backend architectures.
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and modern frameworks (Vue.js, React) to guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Own AI platform strategy and engineering roadmap for underwriting and adjacent business functions.
• Design and build AI-first platforms leveraging agentic systems across underwriting and operations.
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted development and code generation tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Partner with Data Science to operationalize models and agents in production, focusing on engineering and platformization.
• Architecture & Hands-On Engineering: design and implement cloud-native architectures in Azure; evolve APIs and workflows.
• Build and evolve a proprietary AI-enabled underwriting platform from the ground up; responsible for deployment pipelines.

Skills

Expert-level hands-on engineering

Production AI systems

Python

LangChain

LangGraph

Semantic Kernel

Azure

RESTful services

JavaScript (Vue/React)

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

Why join the Novacore team? Because your next stellar chapter starts here — and we’re building something bold and meaningful. At Novacore, we’re not your average insurance company. We’re a team of driven professionals passionate about redefining the specialty insurance experience for our agents, carrier partners — and for each other. We specialize in tailored solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a culture of innovation. Backed by strong leadership and strategic growth initiatives, Novacore is poised to scale and lead in the specialty insurance market. But at our core, we believe it’s not just what we do — it’s how we do it and who we do it with. Recognized as a top workplace, Novacore is a place where ambition is supported, growth is continuous and culture matters. From day one, you’ll find mentorship, hands-on learning and clear paths for advancement. You’ll grow your skills, expand your expertise and become even more exceptional — because when you succeed, we all do. We offer: A collaborative, results-driven environment Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Year-round social and community events Ongoing mentorship and professional development Endless opportunities for upward mobility So if you're ready to be part of something extraordinary — with a team that’s transforming commercial insurance — we want to meet you.

SVP, Head of Engineering & Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• AI Platform Ownership & Roadmap Own the AI strategy and engineering roadmap for underwriting and adjacent business functions
• Design and build AI-first platforms leveraging agentic systems across underwriting, insurance operations, and future domains (e.g., AR/AP, go-to-market workflows)
• Lead adoption of AI-assisted development and code generation tools, pushing teams to meaningfully improve developer productivity and quality
• Partner with Data Science to operationalize models and agents in production (this role focuses on engineering and platformization, not model research)
• Architecture & Hands-On Engineering Lead the design and implementation of modern, cloud-native architectures in a 100% Microsoft Azure environment
• Build and evolve a proprietary AI-enabled underwriting platform from the ground up
• Perform hands-on development in core platform services and integrations
• Define and evolve APIs, services, and workflows across the underwriting lifecycle
• Ensure production-grade reliability, scalability, security, and observability
• Full-Stack & Modern UI Enablement (Supporting, Not Primary) Provide technical leadership across the full stack, including REST-based services and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Enable and guide teams working with Vue.js and React, without making front-end development the primary focus of the role
• Ensure UI and platform layers are well-integrated and designed for rapid iteration and AI-driven workflows
• AI Engineering & Tooling Build and scale agent-based AI systems using modern frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel or equivalent)
• Own AI infrastructure, orchestration, and deployment pipelines
• Establish best practices for responsible, scalable AI in production environments
• Train and mentor engineers on effective use of AI tooling, agents, and modern development workflows
• Leadership & Team Development Lead a small core team (2–3 direct reports) and provide technical direction to a broader group of engineers and contractors
• Shape the team’s technical direction, standards, and development culture
• Act as a key partner to Product, Underwriting, Data Science, and Executive Leadership
• Translate business and underwriting needs into scalable technical solutions

Qualifications

• Must-Have Expert-level hands-on engineering background with a strong desire to build and code
• Deep experience building production AI systems, including agent-based architectures
• Strong proficiency in Python and applied AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel)
• Experience designing and owning modern, cloud-native platforms in Microsoft Azure
• Solid experience with RESTful services and modern backend architectures
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and modern frameworks (Vue.js, React) sufficient to lead and guide teams
• Demonstrated passion for AI-assisted development and code generation tools
• Proven ability to define and execute a technical roadmap in fast-moving environments
• Nice-to-Have Experience in underwriting, insurance, or financial services
• Nice-to-Have Familiarity with regulated production environments and explainability requirements
• Nice-to-Have Experience extending AI platforms beyond core domains (e.g., finance operations, GTM workflows)
• Nice-to-Have Background in building internal developer platforms or proprietary tooling
• Nice-to-Have Leadership Profile Builder-first mindset — leads by doing, not delegating
• Nice-to-Have Comfortable embracing new architectures and evolving systems
• Nice-to-Have Pushes teams to use AI to improve how software is built
• Nice-to-Have Pragmatic, fast-moving, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Nice-to-Have Strong communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
• Nice-to-Have Passionate about modern engineering, AI, and continuous improvement