Associate Director - Software Engineering Lead

Aon is looking for Associate Director, Software Engineering LeadAs part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting the Strategy and Technology Group (STG), in Toronto, Ontario.As a Software Engineering Lead, you will supervise developers and work with different teams to guide new Aon Life Solutions products powered by High-Performance Computing (HPC) on GPUs from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You will break down complex problems into steps that drive product development. You will provide valuable contributions to the Aon Life product vision and go-to-market strategy.This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Toronto office.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit.What the day will look likeLead the development of complex actuarial and financial products and libraries powered by HPC on GPUs in an Agile environment.Provide technical guidance as an expert in multiple technologies to the software development team and supervise their activities.Develop innovative solutions to some of the most complex and challenging problems by collaborating across regions, product areas, and functions.Understand trends in financial and insurance industries, the cloud ecosystem, the competitive market, and customer requirements in depth.Perform analysis and research into technology trends, products, and competitors; provide recommendations for improvements and general changes to the product.Skills and experience that will lead to successMotivated, self-driven individual, that is not afraid to take initiative and facilitate change where necessary.Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Master's degree a plus.5+ years' experience as a Software Engineer in developing and launching products, libraries, and technologies within the actuarial and/or financial industries in an agile environment.3+ years' experience in leading software development teams.Expert knowledge of python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) is a must.Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Experience with Azure Devops and Atlassian tools, Jira, Confluence.Knowledge of C, C++, C# a plus.Knowledge of parallel computing and Cuda a big plus.Experience with software version control systems: git, svn.Experience developing software on Linux.Knowledge of actuarial and/or financial products and libraries such as QuantLib.Technical knowledge and experience in multiple Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models.How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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