Engineering Manager at Assurant

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Engineering Manager, Development Manager, or Senior Technical Lead leading a team
  • Strong engineering background across the full software development lifecycle of web applications
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and scale multidisciplinary teams (including development, QA, DevOps)
  • Experience implementing and improving modern software delivery practices (Agile, CI/CD, automation, continuous improvement)
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to bridge technical and business needs
  • Strong operational leadership skills - comfortable managing day-to-day delivery while driving ongoing improvements
  • Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, React, Node.js) and experience with web frameworks such as React, Angular, .NET API
  • Experience in supporting or developing solutions on Azure cloud services (preferred)
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design, event-driven services, and integration patterns
  • Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) and test strategy development across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels
  • Experience integrating or overseeing implementation of CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, DataDog, Dynatrace) and experience supporting production systems, including incident management and root cause analysis

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and coaching to a small-medium sized engineering team across web development, infrastructure and platform support
  • Define, implement, and continuously refine engineering best practices and software development processes
  • Ensure DevOps pipelines and automation processes are robust, scalable, and continuously optimized
  • Support structured delivery processes, from an engineering perspective, including planning, estimation, release management, and reporting
  • Collaborate closely with the Delivery Manager to ensure incoming work is well-prioritised, clearly defined, and ready for development
  • Partner with senior leadership to ensure engineering execution aligns with strategic business goals and ANZ product priorities
  • Lead the cross-functional engineering team and take ownership of software development practices, driving the delivery of high-quality solutions (primarily operational focus on day-to-day operations and execution of engineering practices)

Skills

Engineering Management
Web Development
Infrastructure
Platform Support
DevOps
CI/CD
Automation
Software Development Processes
Release Management
Mentoring
Coaching
Agile

Assurant

Provides risk management and insurance solutions

About Assurant

Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach helps clients minimize financial losses from unexpected events. Assurant generates revenue through the sale of insurance policies, service contracts, and repair services. Unlike many competitors, Assurant emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture, which enhances its ability to serve a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to support consumers and businesses in maintaining their day-to-day operations while protecting their investments.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Integration challenges from acquiring iSmash may affect operational efficiency.
Regulatory scrutiny from acquiring American Lease Insurance could pose compliance challenges.
Cultural clashes from acquiring American Financial & Automotive Services may impact operations.

Differentiation

Assurant specializes in risk management for mobile devices and electronics globally.
The company offers insurance, service contracts, and repair services for high-value items.
Assurant's DEI commitment fosters innovation and enhances customer understanding.

Upsides

Increased demand for mobile device insurance due to remote work trends.
5G expansion drives demand for new devices and related insurance products.
Acquisition of iSmash enhances Assurant's tech repair service capabilities.

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