Technical Lead Developer

About Mission Underwriting Services

At Mission Underwriters, we provide the capital, issuing paper, and reinsurance access you need to launch your own Program Administrator (PA) business quickly and efficiently. We offer non-recourse capital for qualified underwriters, giving you a manageable risk profile with potential equity upside. By taking care of administrative complexities like compliance, risk management, accounting, and HR, we free you to focus on what you do best—underwriting and distribution. Our turnkey platform gets you into the market in just a few months, minimizing disruption to your key relationships. With access to our network of highly rated issuing carriers and reinsurance partners, you can secure coverage with less stress and uncertainty. Built from the ground up, our purpose-driven technology simplifies workflows, enhances responsiveness, and eliminates the burden of outdated legacy systems.

What We Offer:

• Remote First Work Environment (US Based)

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401K, 401K Match

• Life and Disability Benefits

• Unaccrued Paid Time Off

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Paid Parental Leave

********************Previous Insurance Experience Is Required For This Role********************

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 (PAS) and related insurance technology initiatives. This role will lead cross-functional development teams, manage technical resources, develop new features and capabilities in the system, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory requirements, and business goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance systems, hands-on technical skills, and a proven ability to drive complex projects from concept to execution—while fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Architect, develop, and implement PAS solutions supporting the full policy lifecycle: rating, underwriting, billing, claims, forms, and reporting.
• Configure and extend PAS 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Experience with low-code/no-code platforms, including their integration into enterprise ecosystems for rapid solution delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Policy Administration Systems (PAS) 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to exceed deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior ability to effectively communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Additional Information

This is a remote position. Planned, in-office activities may be required on occasion (typically 2-4x per year).

You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employment sponsorship/visa.