IT Software Developer Lead

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As an software developer lead and technical solution owner (TSO) within Product Delivery - Special Lines, you'll provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of solutions that support critical business capabilities. Partnering with Product, Architecture, BSA, QA, and development teams, you'll drive solution design, ensure architectural alignment, manage technical risks, mentor team members, and promote engineering excellence.

This role requires expertise across our Components, Quoting, and Servicing platforms while leveraging modern engineering practices, automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and emerging technologies to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that drive business value and enhance customer experiences.

This an remote position with occasional travel to an office for an meeting/and or training

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of 9 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.

{OR} Completion of a technical training program and a minimum of 6 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.

{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher in an Information Technology or related field of study (e.g. Engineering, Math, Science) and a minimum of 6 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications.

Preferred skills

Full stack development experience using .NET 4.5, C#, Web APIs, Angular (v6 or above), JavaScript, and SQL Server

Experience with unit testing using MSTest; familiarity with automation testing

Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with business partners

Analytical, technical troubleshooting, diagnosing and problem-solving skills, and effective verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity within the insurance industry, previous insurance experience

Compensation

$102,800 - $146,900/year

Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 40% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%

Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care

Wellness & mental health programs

Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance

Paid time off, including volunteer time off

Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability

Parental & family leave; military leave & pay

Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups

Career development & tuition assistance

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2026 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.

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