Director of Technology POST NUMBER: 454526

Director of Technology – On-Site (Melbourne, FL or Irving, TX)
Full-Time | Up to $210K

Locations:

• Melbourne, FL (Headquarters) – Located on Florida’s Space Coast with a high quality of life, affordable housing, and close proximity to major cities.

• Irving, TX – A vibrant business hub with strong cultural, tech, and economic growth.

About Orion180:
At Orion180, we’re redefining the insurance experience through cutting-edge proprietary technology, a customer-first mindset, and a bold vision to be the premier global provider of insurance solutions. We blend innovation with integrity to deliver exceptional results.

Role Overview:
We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic Director of Technology to join our leadership team on-site in either Melbourne, FL or Irving, TX. In this role, you’ll define and drive the technology roadmap, lead teams across cloud infrastructure, data platforms, and security, and collaborate with executives to deliver digital-first insurance solutions.

This is a high-impact, visible position offering a unique opportunity to transform the future of insurance.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead execution of the company’s technology roadmap.

• Align technology initiatives with business goals across product, underwriting, claims, and operations.

• Provide guidance to executive leadership on emerging technologies and compliance trends.

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

• Oversee architecture and operations of cloud-native platforms in Microsoft Azure.

• Drive scalability and resiliency of core systems (policy admin, billing, claims, CRM).

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to accelerate software delivery.

Data, Analytics & Security

• Build robust data platforms supporting underwriting, analytics, and risk assessment.

• Advance AI/ML and geospatial capabilities for improved decision-making.

• Lead cybersecurity, compliance, and certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NAIC, etc.).

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing technology team.

• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and technical excellence.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, reinsurers, and insurtech partners.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 10 years of technology leadership; 3 years in Director, VP, or CTO-level roles.

• Deep experience in P&C or homeowner’s insurance strongly preferred.

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure and modern insurance platforms (e.g., Guidewire, Duck Creek, BriteCore, or custom systems).

Skills

• Strong background in agile methodologies, microservices, and API-first architecture.

• Executive-level communication and presentation skills.

• Expertise in vendor evaluation and ecosystem management.

Preferred

• Experience launching D2C or embedded insurance products.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and insurtech innovations.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Up to $210K salary

• Impact: Drive technology transformation in a fast-growing, tech-forward insurance company

• Culture: Collaborative and mission-driven environment with executive visibility

• Growth: Professional advancement in a company committed to innovation and excellence

Important: This is a full-time on-site role. Candidates must be willing to work in-person at either our Melbourne, FL or Irving, TX office.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.