Development Team Lead

Verisk Analytics•Lehi, UT

14d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.