The Technical Lead is responsible for technical design, planning and execution of solutions (projects or technical team's vision\backlog). The Technical Lead will be a technical expert in Full-stack Open Systems Development & Integration and will be responsible for building and implementing technical designs by solving complex IT engineering challenges. Your work will include day-to-day interactions that foster relationships by partnering with many different roles such as Architects, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Developers, etc. You're seeking to create a lasting impact at every opportunity, building technical solutions that sustain and deploy technical projects. Preferred location is in our corporate office in Neenah, WI, but will consider a remote arrangement for the right candidate.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Lead a team of developers and engineers in the technical delivery of software. The focus will be on building a front-end Agent Quoting solution on top of Duck Creek Policy
- Provide leadership in the creation of strategic roadmaps focused on business and technology needs
- Assist in backlog refinement to break down the roadmaps into executable work by the scrum teams
- Act as primary technical liaison; manage communication between technical staff and all project team members
- Assist in determining project tech stack
- Assist in Proof of Technology, Proof of Concepts & Modeling of solutions for the organization
- Manage technical debt decisions
- Ensure the team's adherence to SECURA's published integration and development standards, security standards, and governance practices
- Provide post-project thoughts, ideas, adjustments, concerns in regard to the technical aspects of the project (what went well, what did not go well, suggestions for improvements, etc.)
- Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of integration and development best practices
- Assist with code reviews according to SECURA standards
- Work with business analysts and technical team to plan product releases, provide estimates, and resolve issues
- Mentor team members in development, requirements gathering, and development methodologies and process
- Identify product and project risks, communicate them to the team, and create mitigation plans
- Drive continuous improvements initiatives
- Help clear technical roadblocks by working with Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architects & other Technical Leaders & team members. This can involve working on new standards and guidelines and adjusting existing ones
- Manage relationships with software vendors, escalating issues that require immediate action
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS : ESSENTIAL :
Associate's or bachelor's degree in IT related field or equivalent combination of education / experienceApproachability, willingness to share knowledge, and ability to work in a team environmentStrong problem analysis / resolution, organizational, planning and prioritization skillsProven success leveraging technology to meet business objectivesAbility to clearly articulate design and implementation choicesComfortable with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional bordersResults oriented, self-motivated, resourceful team playerExpert knowledge in Software Development Life Cycle [SDLC], application development methodologies, tools, and techniques5+ years of Full-stack application development experience in a corporate environmentExperience working with XML and JSON data formats.Experience / Familiarity working with Duck Creek API'sExperience working within the Duck Creek platformExperience working on front end UI / UX solutions leveraging Duck Creek PolicyExperience with the following :.NET 8, C#HTML5, CSS3GitResponsive / Adaptive designConsuming RESTful web APIsPREFERRED :
Experience in the P&C Insurance industryExperience with MS Azure API Manager a plusExperience with the following :Blazor, MVC
.NET Web APISQL based DatabasesJSON / XMLPackage Management Tools (LibMan, NuGet, NPM)At SECURA, we are transforming the insurance experience by putting authenticity at the forefront of everything we do. Our mission is clear : we're making insurance genuine. We recognize that our associates are our greatest assets, and we invest in their well-being and professional growth. We offer opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement, competitive benefits, and a culture that champions work-life balance. Joining SECURA means becoming part of a dynamic team that values each individual's contribution and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Here, you'll not only find a fulfilling career but also a place where you can make a positive impact every day.
SECURA Insurance strives to provide equal opportunity for all employees and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
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