Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Location: Chennai, India

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the implementation of a Java-based insurance product for global clients. This is a techno-functional leadership role requiring strong hands-on development expertise along with project and team management capabilities. The role involves active coding, architecture decision-making, and end-to-end delivery ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and review production-grade Java/J2EE applications

- Lead architecture decisions including microservices and modernization initiatives

- Develop and guide implementation of REST APIs, Spring Boot, and microservices-based systems

- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to performance and scalability standards

- Mentor development teams and provide technical direction

- Translate insurance domain requirements into technical solutions

Project & Delivery Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, execution, delivery, and support

- Lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget

- Drive Agile/Scrum practices including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

- Track project metrics such as velocity, burndown, and risks

- Collaborate with Business Analysts on requirement analysis and UAT support





- Act as primary client interface and manage stakeholder expectations

- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

- Drive continuous improvement in delivery and quality

Required Skills:

- Solid expertise in Java/J2EE, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Microservices

- Hands-on coding experience (mandatory)

- Experience with REST API design and development

- Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and modernization

- Proficiency in Oracle or similar databases

- Experience with Git and JIRA

- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills

Domain Expertise:

- 6–7+ years of experience in the Insurance domain (P&C;, Life, or Health)

- Understanding of policy lifecycle, underwriting, claims, or related processes

- Experience working with insurance platforms like Guidewire, Duck Creek, or Majesco (preferred)

- Familiarity with insurance regulatory and compliance frameworks

Additional Requirements:

- Vendor/IT services background is mandatory

- Strong communication and client-facing skills

- Proven experience in monolith to microservices migration

- Basic familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT)

- PMP / CSM certification is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- 10+ years of IT experience with strong technical foundation

- Prior hands-on development experience before moving into project management

- Stable career history with consistent tenures

- Ability to contribute technically while managing teams and stakeholders

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