AVP, Rating Platform Software Engineer (Python)

Description *The ideal candidate will sit in one of the listed locations. However, remote arrangements will be considered. *The title and career band/level for this position are flexible based on the candidate’s experience. About the Role We are advancing our Python-based rating infrastructure. This will allow Chubb to deploy, test, and evolve pricing logic at pace and with precision. The AVP, Rating Platform Software Engineer, will lead the technical build-out of this infrastructure. This leader will design and develop internal pricing services, set architectural direction for our Python rating ecosystem, align fragmented patterns across lines of business and partner closely with actuarial, product, and implementation teams to translate filed rating plans into production-grade code. This is a hands-on technical leadership role spanning BOP today, with expansion planned across Commercial Property, General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Auto. The opportunity is to establish engineering patterns, testing rigor, and scalable architecture that will define how we build and ship rating capability for the next decade. What You Will Own Rating Engine Development & Architecture Design, build, and maintain internal Python-based pricing services and data models supporting actuarial and product teams across commercial lines Develop and enhance rating engine services that support multiple lines of business and enable extensible, account-level pricing Create product configuration services that allow product owners to safely update coverage options and pricing parameters Operate as a hands-on technical leader: roughly 30-40 percent in code, 60-70 percent in system design, architecture review, and PR review Establish engineering standards, design patterns, and reusable components that scale across lines of business Testing, Quality & Production Confidence Develop best-in-class, scalable testing infrastructure that ensures confidence in rating accuracy, both in production and across the Python rating infrastructure Build automated validation frameworks to support UAT, regression testing, and ensure rating compliance Partner with implementation teams to ensure consistency between filed rating plans and deployed code Data Integration & Predictive Modeling Enablement Integrate and validate third-party data sources for pricing segmentation and predictive modeling Enable dislocation analysis across lines to support model development and implementation Occasionally build and deploy predictive models Partner with data science and actuarial teams to operationalize models within the rating infrastructure Squad Leadership in a Dotted-Line Agile Framework Lead a dotted-line squad of onshore and offshore developers operating in an agile delivery model, with accountability for keeping the squad on task Set sprint priorities, unblock dependencies, and drive delivery cadence across squad members who report formally to other managers Provide technical direction through code review, architectural guidance, and active mentorship Establish working agreements, intake discipline, and prioritization frameworks that protect squad capacity from ad hoc demand Partner with offshore people managers to provide input on performance, growth, and retention of squad members Collaborate closely with implementation teams across commercial insurance to develop standardized patterns and scalable solutions Partner with actuarial, platform engineering, and implementation teams to align on requirements, sequencing, and delivery Qualifications 6+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, actuarial systems development, or insurance technology, with demonstrated technical leadership Hands-on mastery of Python and SQL, and fluency operating in AI-native workflows (Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent). This leader must be able to write, review, and architect production code from day one Demonstrated experience building or significantly contributing to a rating engine, pricing system, or comparable rules- and calculation-driven service Track record of establishing testing frameworks and engineering quality practices in a production environment Strong system design instincts: API design, service architecture, separation of concerns, and building for extensibility Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between actuarial logic, product requirements, and engineering implementation Comfort operating in a regulated, multi-stakeholder environment where speed, rigor, and compliance must coexist Preferred: P&C insurance background with exposure to commercial lines Familiarity with filed rating plans, rating bureau frameworks (ISO, NCCI), or actuarial pricing concepts Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or comparable cloud data platforms Experience with Duck Creek, Guidewire, or similar policy administration platforms Exposure to predictive modeling workflows and integrating models into production pricing systems Experience building engineering functions or technical capabilities from an existing codebase Background in financial services or other regulated technology environments with clear aptitude and willingness to learn the commercial insurance domain The pay range for the role is $131,000 to $189,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled. Company Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.