Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Associate Lead Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKochi, Kerala, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of professional PHP development experience.
Experience maintaining and enhancing large enterprise codebases.
Experience modernizing legacy applications from older PHP frameworks to Laravel.
Experience integrating with third-party systems and vendor application programming interfaces.
Strong proficiency in PHP 8+, Laravel, and RESTful application programming interface development.
Understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, dependency injection, service containers, and clean architecture concepts.
Experience with full-stack development using Blade templates and Vue.js or React.
Experience with MySQL queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
Experience with Eloquent ORM and query builder for data access.
Experience with PHPUnit testing and code review practices.
Ability to translate business requirements into working software with minimal rework.
Experience using Azure DevOps pipelines, repositories, and boards; Git; PhpStorm or Visual Studio Code; MySQL Workbench; Composer; and awareness-level use of Azure Portal or similar development and collaboration platforms.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and take ownership of work.
Ability to resolve ambiguity and communicate technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to make pragmatic decisions balancing quality and delivery.
Practical experience using AI coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot for development, refactoring, and documentation.
Ability to validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability, and awareness of AI limitations and responsible-use practices.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and develop software systems and applications from concept through production, including middleware, legacy, and mainframe systems used in local, networked, cloud-based, and internet-related environments.
Code, test, debug, and document program requirements in relevant programming languages.
Work with architects, product managers, and end users to develop and enhance applications.
Manage products, systems, projects, or processes independently with limited supervision.
Coach lower-level professionals and review their work.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with microservices patterns.
Insurance, brokerage, or financial services domain experience with distributed architecture.
E-commerce platform experience.
Content management experience with WordPress.

Introduction

Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging.

How you'll make an impact

Responsibilities

Specializes in planning, designing, and developing software systems (e.g., middleware, legacy, mainframe) and applications from concept phase to series production used in local, networked, cloudbased or internet related computer programs. Developers design, code, test, debug, and document program requirements, working with architects, product managers, and endusers in the development and enhancement of applications. Plans, designs, and develops software systems from concept phase to production in local networks or cloud based related computer programs. Codes in relevant languages. CAREER: Applies advanced knowledge of sub-function typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include:

Managing products, systems and/or projects/processes, and working independently with limited supervision.

Facing IT function related problems that are sometimes difficult and moderately complex.
Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

About you

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications
Category Required Capability
Experience 8+ years of professional PHP development experience; proven experience maintaining and enhancing large enterprise codebases; demonstrated legacy modernization from older PHP frameworks to modern Laravel; experience integrating with third-party systems and vendor APIs.
Technical Competencies Strong proficiency in PHP 8+, Laravel framework, RESTful API development; solid understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, dependency injection, service container, and clean architecture concepts; experience with microservices patterns preferred.
Development
Competencies Full-stack development across Blade templates, Vue.js or React; MySQL (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning); Eloquent ORM and query builder for data access; PHPUnit testing and code review practices; ability to translate business requirements into working software with minimal rework.
Tools Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos, boards), Git, PhpStorm / VS Code, MySQL Workbench, Composer, Azure Portal (awareness-level), and similar development or collaboration platforms.
Leadership Traits Self-starter requiring minimal supervision; ownership mindset; ability to drive ambiguity to resolution; clear communicator who articulates technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders; pragmatic decision-maker balancing quality with delivery.
AI Enablement Practical experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, refactoring, and documentation; ability to validate AI-generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability; awareness of AI limitations and responsible usage practices.
Preferred Qualifications
· Insurance, brokerage, or financial services domain experience with distributed architecture.
· E-commerce platform experience.
· Content management experience with WordPress

Additional Information

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

About the Company

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Global insurance brokerage, risk management, consulting

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a global insurance brokerage and risk management firm. It helps businesses, public entities, and individuals manage risk and obtain insurance through three segments: brokerage, risk management, and corporate. The brokerage unit offers a full range of retail and wholesale insurance brokerage and consulting services to match clients with coverage. The risk management unit handles contract claim settlements, claim administration, loss control consulting, and risk management information services to reduce exposures. The corporate unit oversees the company’s clean energy and other investments. The firm differentiates itself by providing end-to-end risk solutions across insurance placement, claims handling, risk counseling, and investment activities, rather than focusing on a single service. Its goal is to help clients manage risk effectively, protect assets, and pursue value through diverse investments, including clean energy.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Itasca, IL
Founded: 1927

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