Liberty Mutual – IT recruitment of Java experts for a leading insurance company

Ani Gasparyan

Last updated on November 21, 2025 | 9 min read

• DevsData LLC partnered with Liberty Mutual to identify and recruit skilled Java engineers for a critical component of Liberty Mutual’s cloud-based insurance platform.
• The project involved recruiting a distributed, multicultural team across Europe, with a focus on Poland and Ireland, to support Liberty Mutual’s digital transformation initiative.

Introduction

Liberty Mutual, one of the world’s leading insurance companies, partnered with DevsData LLC as part of a significant digital transformation initiative focused on modernizing its technology and operations across Western Europe. The company is replacing legacy infrastructure with a fully cloud-based platform, allowing it to launch new insurance products faster and tailor them to the needs of different regional markets.

To support this effort, Liberty Mutual collaborated with DevsData LLC for their expertise in identifying and recruiting highly skilled Java engineers. They were tasked with contributing to the development of the document generation engine, a core component responsible for generating automated, region-specific insurance documents. The core team, primarily based in Poland with additional members from Ireland, worked collaboratively across Europe, supporting Liberty Mutual’s mission to build a scalable, cloud-based platform capable of servicing global operations.

Client overview

Liberty Mutual is one of the world’s largest insurance companies, employing more than 40000 people across 28 countries. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of approximately 50 billion US dollars. Its operations span property, casualty, and specialty insurance, serving both individual and corporate clients worldwide.

Project scope

DevsData LLC was engaged to build a Java development team focused on the document generation area of Liberty Mutual’s cloud-based insurance platform. The scope involved:

• Recruiting experienced Java engineers with experience in backend systems, including Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, and relational databases, as well as document processing.
• Forming a core team to support the development effort.
• Assisting in the design of dynamic templates for automated document workflows, which were initially deployed across Ireland, Spain, and Portugal, with potential expansion plans for other countries.

Challenge

The project had to be completed within a focused two to four-week timeframe while meeting strict backend architecture standards.

DevsData LLC worked alongside PwC, a leading global consulting and professional services firm, on Liberty Mutual’s transformation program. PwC provided strategic oversight and program management, while DevsData LLC focused on sourcing, evaluating, and hiring the Java engineers needed for the cloud-native insurance platform.

The immediate challenge was to recruit Java engineers for the document generation engine, a system that produces policy and claims documents. These documents had to comply with regulatory requirements across multiple countries, including the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), GDPR, and local policy wording rules.

The roles demanded senior Java developers with:

• Proven experience in backend development and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of document processing in regulated industries.
• Ability to design and optimize automated templates for large-scale use.

Candidates also needed to adapt to a distributed, multicultural environment. The wider program already involved more than 130 specialists across the United States, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and India.

The specific challenge was to deliver a Poland-based core team, supported by engineers in Ireland, within the short timeframe and under Liberty Mutual’s exacting technical standards.

Solution

Drawing from previous experience in large-scale international recruitment projects, DevsData LLC approached the engagement with a structured process designed to meet Liberty Mutual’s technical and timeline requirements. The work unfolded in four steps:

1. Role definition and collaboration with PwC

Together with Liberty Mutual and PwC, the team clarified the scope of the document generation engine, outlined technical requirements, and defined the profile of senior-level Java engineers needed.

2. Targeted sourcing and screening

Candidates were identified across Europe, with a focus on Poland and Ireland, using channels such as LinkedIn, DevsData LLC’s proprietary database of over 65000 candidates, professional referrals, and local tech communities. Screening emphasized backend development expertise, knowledge of document processing in regulated industries, and experience with distributed systems.

3. Technical evaluation

Shortlisted candidates went through in-depth technical interviews, problem-solving tasks, and scenario-based assessments. The evaluations were conducted directly by DevsData LLC’s senior engineers and technical interviewers, using online coding platforms and video conferencing tools. This process ensured both technical competence and the ability to work effectively in an international, multi-country team.

4. Team assembly and integration

A hybrid structure was adopted; a core team in Poland supported by additional engineers in Ireland. Once onboarded, the engineers began contributing directly to Liberty Mutual’s proprietary document generation engine.

The new team enhanced backend performance, optimized automated templates, and supported document workflows initially deployed in Ireland, Spain, and Portugal, with plans for further expansion to additional regions.

By following this structured process, DevsData LLC delivered a specialized team on schedule, aligned with Liberty Mutual’s strategic goals, and prepared for the demands of a large-scale, regulated environment.

Results

DevsData LLC delivered a team of four senior-level Java developers within the required timeframe, each selected for their specialized expertise:

• A backend specialist who reinforced the stability and scalability of the document generation engine.
• A developer with experience in document workflows for regulated industries who ensured compliance across European markets.
• An engineer focused on template optimization who created dynamic and reusable templates for faster deployment.
• An integration-oriented developer who strengthened collaboration between teams in Poland and Ireland.

All candidates completed a rigorous ninety-minute technical interview that combined live coding, problem solving, and architecture discussions. This process ensured both technical capability and cultural fit for a distributed, multicultural team. There was no candidate dropout during the process, and all offers were accepted, which demonstrated a 100% acceptance rate. This was driven by Liberty Mutual’s strong employer brand and the alignment between candidates’ skills and the technical scope of the roles.

Once onboarded, the developers contributed immediately to Liberty Mutual’s proprietary document generation engine, enhancing backend performance and building flexible templates for automated workflows. These improvements supported launches in Ireland, Spain, and Portugal and prepared the system for expansion into additional regions.

By securing the right people within the set timeframe and with full retention, DevsData LLC helped Liberty Mutual advance its scalable cloud-based platform designed for international growth.

If you’re looking to build a high-performing tech team with a recruitment partner that understands the demands of regulated industries and complex international projects, reach out to DevsData LLC at general@devsdata.com or visit www.devsdata.com to learn more about our proven track record in sourcing top engineering talent.

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