Helping careers take flight. Reshaping an industry. Enable your career to be Made on Duck Creek.    

WHO WE ARE:   

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.    

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.   

We have a flock of more than 1,700 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location.   

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!   

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.  

TITLE: Chief Technology Officer

WHAT YOU’LL DO: The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Duck Creek Technologies is responsible for shaping and executing a global technology strategy that drives innovation, customer-facing engineering excellence, and long-term business performance. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the CTO oversees engineering, architecture, R&D, and technology operations across multiple portfolios. The role balances near-term project delivery with strategic modernization, ensuring enterprise-grade scalability, reliability, and alignment with market trends such as AI and cloud-native platforms. The CTO serves as a technology visionary and execution leader, representing Duck Creek externally and driving cross-functional alignment for maximum ROI and competitive differentiation.

• Set and execute a global technology strategy aligned with product vision, business goals, and emerging industry trends including AI, cloud-native, and automation

• Lead R&D, engineering, architecture, QA, and operations to deliver scalable, resilient, and customer-facing platform capabilities

• Drive modernization initiatives such as cloud migration, inner-sourced tooling, DevOps, agile delivery, and management of technical debt

• Ensure operational resiliency, security, and performance through robust infrastructure and governance

• Embed technology-informed business strategy into cross-functional planning to enhance ROI and agility

• Represent Duck Creek’s technology vision with customers, partners, the Board, and industry forums

• Build and develop high-performing global engineering and technology teams, fostering accountability and innovation

• Direct budgets, resources, and investments to maximize value and impact on business outcomes

• Integrate emerging technologies to sustain Duck Creek’s leadership in insurance technology

• Foster an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture anchored in delivery discipline and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU’VE DONE:   

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree and/or equivalent experience relevant to functional area 

• 15+ years of leadership in technology, including executive-level experience in enterprise software

• Proven record of orchestrating large-scale engineering and technology transformations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:

• Experience in SaaS, enterprise software, or insurance/financial services technology preferred

• Board-level engagement and external stakeholder representation experience preferred

• Strategic leadership in technology, engineering, and operations

• Deep expertise in software engineering, architecture, QA, and delivery practices

• Strong knowledge of SaaS, cloud, and enterprise platforms

• Skilled in investment governance and ROI-driven decision-making

• Ability to influence C-suite, Board, customer, and partner audiences

• Proven ability to lead distributed, multi-geo technology teams

• Cultural agility and ability to scale innovation with accountability

• Awareness of emerging technologies and ability to integrate them into strategy

• Commitment to agile methodologies and continuous improvement

• Recognized as an influential leader inside and outside the organization

WHAT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW:   

Travel: Up to 40%

Location: Remote US

Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the country of job location. The Company does not sponsor visa petitions for this position.

Duck Creek Technologies supports a flexible-first work environment and has employees throughout the United States. Based on a fair and equitable compensation philosophy, we have five (5) United States pay markets based on regional validated survey market data. The expected salary range for this position is between $280,700 and $452,900. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The final compensation may vary due to the above listed factors and be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. 

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

The application window will remain open until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work environment

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account

• Paid holidays, vacation, and volunteer time

• Employee assistance program and other benefits

The application window will remain open until the position is filled or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

WHAT WE STAND FOR:   

Our global company celebrates & leverages the differences each employee brings to the table. Our success is a direct result of an inclusive culture where opportunities to learn from one another occur regardless of title, seniority, or background. This collaborative and team-oriented approach is at the core of how we operate and continuously improve our products, services, and systems. As such, Duck Creek is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants – to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, military, or any other protected status.   

We strive to be an example to the world of inclusion, diversity, and equity in all things – where employees are free to be their authentic selves in the workplace and in the communities in which we live. We believe in leading by example and are proud of the diversity of our team and our shared commitment to our Core Values: We Prioritize Respect; We Listen; We Care; We Add Value; and We Lead. 

To learn more about our inclusive company culture, values, DE&I initiatives, and people, please visit: https://www.duckcreek.com/life-at-duck-creek/.  

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Duck Creek Technologies does not accept, nor will we pay a fee for any hires resulting from unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes.