Development Team Lead

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The Development Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of software engineers building large-scale web applications using Angular, TypeScript, Java, and PostgreSQL while contributing as a hands-on developer. This role partners closely with the Engineering Manager, Product Management, QA, and UX to design solutions and align delivery with company objectives. The Team Lead sets clear goals, monitors team and individual performance through meaningful metrics, upholds quality and architectural standards, and drives continuous improvement in both people and process. Success in this role requires strong technical depth and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Lead a team of software developers, fostering high standards of engineering quality.

Own code quality and standards for assigned product(s); review and approve pull requests and ensure changes meet team standards.

Oversee technical planning and execution to ensure clarity, feasibility, and quality

Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and goal setting.

Hire top performers by screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates who elevate team capability.

Execution & Delivery

Ensure teams meet commitments and deliver high‑quality software against defined deadlines and objectives.

Contribute as a hands‑on developer, modeling best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.

Plan work collaboratively with product management.

Participate in agile ceremonies (planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives) and in on‑call schedule as required.

Influence & Collaboration

Partner with Engineering Manager and cross‑functional leaders (Product, QA, UX) to optimize processes and drive outcomes.

Coordinate cross‑team and cross‑department engineering efforts, including architectural decisions and product releases.

Engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders; gather feedback, communicate progress, and apply root‑cause analysis to improve products and processes.

Negotiate trade‑offs with product owners and leadership to balance scope, quality, and timelines; present information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Innovation & Learning

Identify and implement process improvements across engineering workflows; enforce and evolve best practices in agile execution.

Stay current with relevant technologies and development techniques; promote continuous learning for self and team.

Maintain accurate, current documentation for the team’s systems, practices, and decisions.

Qualifications

Proven ability (or strong aptitude) to lead and manage software development teams.

Experience with Angular, TypeScript, Java, Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, or similar web frameworks and technologies.

Excellent communication (written, verbal, interpersonal) skills.

Demonstrated capability to deliver high‑quality software on schedule and to uphold engineering standards.

Software development experience with deep technical understanding and hands‑on proficiency.

Agile fluency (Scrum / Kanban) and understanding of iterative, incremental development.

Strong planning, coordination, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and drive outcomes.

Product and UX consideration in engineering decisions; commitment to user‑centric outcomes.

Coachability, openness to feedback, and a track record of reliability.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following : Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.