Principal -Policy Administration System (PAS)

About the role

At Intact, we are dedicated to building innovative, in-house solutions to streamline our operations and enhance our service offerings. We are currently seeking a highly technical skilled and experienced Principal to lead the technical strategy and roadmap, and to advocate our strategy and vision of our Policy Administration System (PAS).

The Principal will act as a thought leader, mentoring teams, driving best practices, innovation in software development and system integration and collaborating globally : you will be responsible of leading the end-to-end strategy, design, and development of a robust and scalable PAS tailored to our business needs. You will leverage your deep expertise in system architecture, data management, and software engineering to ensure the successful delivery of an enterprise-grade solution.

The Principal, Policy Administration System (PAS) will report directly to the Vice President, Software Engineering

What you'll do here :

System Architecture & Development :

• Own end-to-end PAS design and delivery with a scalable, reliable, high-performance architecture.
• Integrate PAS with enterprise systems (data, CRM, finance) using modern APIs and microservices.
• Establish CI / CD, automated testing, and deployment for rapid, high-quality releases.

Data Management & Security :

AI Integration :

Global Leadership & Community of Practice :

Strategic Influence & Negotiation :

Software Engineering Best Practices :

​Innovation & Continuous Improvement :

What you bring to the table :

Bachelor’s in computer science / software engineering or equivalent experience.

15+ years in software engineering and enterprise architecture; experience building PAS or similar systems.

Expertise in system design, integration patterns, and data management / governance.

Proficiency in Python / Java (e.g., Spring Boot), RESTful APIs, microservices.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and cloud-native architectures.

Demonstrated AI / ML integration in enterprise systems.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management; ability to negotiate and influence.

For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.

No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Why Join Us :

Lead a mission-critical platform from the ground up.

Collaborative, innovative culture.

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Significant scope for impact and growth.

Are you a visionary technical leader driven by high‑impact systems? We’d be thrilled to hear from you.

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What we offer

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :

A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

Flexible work arrangements

Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.