Technical Lead Developer

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and proficient Technical Lead Developer to oversee the design, development, and delivery of Policy Administration Systems (Client) and related insurance technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Arcitect, develop, and implement Client solutions supporting the full policy lifecycle: rating, underwriting, billing, claims, forms, and reporting.
• Configure and extend Client platforms (e.g., Origami, Duck Creek, Guidewire) to meet evolving business needs.
• Manage teams of developers, analysts, and technical resources across multiple platforms.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring timely delivery, code quality, and architectural integrity.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance in JavaScript, SQL, JSON, and other core technologies as needed.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate insurance domain requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise technology strategy, modernization efforts, and platform scalability initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and no/low code platforms to streamline development and accelerate delivery.
• Partner with product owners, business analysts, QA teams, and external vendors to align technical execution with business objectives.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Agile, Scrum, or SAFe methodologies.
• Enforce coding standards, design patterns, and development best practices across teams.
• Conduct code reviews, performance assessments, and provide technical mentorship.
• Perform root cause analysis on system issues and implement durable, scalable fixes.
• Continuously optimize system performance, reliability, and user experience.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, SQL, modern front-end frameworks, and modern programming languages, with strong architectural and design capabilities.
• Strong expertise in RESTful APIs, Webhooks, and JSON-based data exchange, enabling seamless integration across platforms.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, including deployment strategies, resource management, and scalability planning.
• Proficient in CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps, with a focus on automation, testing, and release management.
• Expert-level understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with proven success delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with Policy Administration Systems (Client) such as Origami, Duck Creek, or Guidewire, including configuration, extension, and workflow optimization.
• 10+ years of experience in full-stack software development, with 5+ years in leadership, mentoring, or technical management role.
• 5+ years of domain experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, with deep understanding of insurance workflows and regulatory considerations.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced proficiency in additional programming languages and frameworks (e.g., .NET, Python, React, Angular).
• Experience with modular and microservice-based architecture, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud-native development and deployment using Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Experience implementing and supporting Underwriting Workbenches and automated submission ingestion workflows.
• Full policy lifecycle experience across policy, billing, and claims systems.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and API management.
• Experience with database performance tuning, data modeling, and ETL processes.
• Certification in relevant technologies, platforms, or Agile methodologies (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, SAFe Agilist).
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed or multi-vendor environment.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence strategic decisions.