Vice President of Technology

PolicyBazaar.com is India's leading digital insurance marketplace and one of the most valuable insur-tech companies globally. Started in 2008, Policybazaar became the third Unicorn in India in 2018 and went public in 2021. The company is driven by a mission to ensure that every family in India is insured by 2047, aligning with IRDAI's inspiring vision of a well-insured nation. The core value that guides Policybazaar is fairness to all stakeholders. At its core, Policybazaar is a data and technology company that has revolutionized the insurance market in India. By deploying cutting-edge technology, utilizing advanced data analytics, and leveraging AI/ML, the company offers customer-centric products, optimized customer journeys, and ensures a superior customer experience across the insurance value chain. Policybazaar has significantly impacted how protection insurance products are purchased in India, sourcing a substantial portion of the market in Term and Health insurance. In FY25, Policybazaar sourced over 23.5K Crores of Premium, exhibiting a growth rate of approximately 44% CAGR over the last five years. With over 10 crore registered users and providing insurance to 2 crore plus individuals, Policybazaar holds an industry-leading 93% market share of the online aggregator market. The company is currently seeking a Tech Lead for Digital Consumer Experience. The ideal candidate should possess a rockstar Engineering Tech Lead profile, capable of blending deep technical expertise with bold innovation to solve customer problems at scale. The Tech Lead will be responsible for leading the architecture and development of high-impact digital solutions, driving technical innovation to address real-world customer issues. Collaborating closely with product, design, and business teams, the Tech Lead will translate user needs into scalable and intuitive tech solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the architecture and development of high-impact digital solutions to solve customer problems. - Own end-to-end delivery of features with a focus on quality and accountability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into scalable tech solutions. - Drive rapid experimentation, prototyping, and iterative development to adapt quickly to change. - Foster a culture of innovation and ownership within the tech team. - Continuously challenge the status quo by identifying and improving performance bottlenecks. - Make smart trade-offs between speed and quality, always considering the customer experience. - Act as a technical voice of reason in cross-functional discussions to address complex problems. - Monitor and measure the impact of solutions to inform decisions and improve outcomes continuously. Technical Skills Required/Preferred: - 7+ years of experience in engineering roles, with at least 2+ years in a lead capacity. - Proven experience in building scalable digital products for large-scale consumer tech or product companies. - Strong expertise in system architecture, cloud platforms, and modern web/mobile frameworks. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and ship high-impact products. - Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering intuitive user experiences. - A mix of hands-on coding ability and strategic thinking. - Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.,