Technical Lead – API and Integration Development; Hybrid

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At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, we are experts at what we do in protecting what makes businesses unique. Our deep understanding of the specialty insurance market is the foundation for our customized solutions, backed by targeted risk control and claims services. Our employees are passionate about providing insurance coverage that’s aligned to our targeted customer groups.

Intact’s Global Specialty Lines business spans across more than 20 verticals in four distinct markets: U.S., Canada, UK and Europe. The following opportunity is for our U.S. team.

We currently have an opportunity for a Technical Lead – API and Integration Development to join our Corporate IT team based in our Canton, MA;
Boston, MA;
Farmington, CT or Raleigh, NC offices on a hybrid schedule. We are seeking a technically strong and hands‑on Technical Lead to drive the development of APIs and integration solutions across our enterprise platforms. This role combines leadership, architecture, and development responsibilities, with a focus on Java Spring Boot, cloud‑native deployments, and secure, scalable integration patterns. You’ll lead a small team while remaining actively involved in coding and solution design, leveraging technologies such as Auth0, Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Event Hub, Service Bus, and Terraform.

Some of the Technical Lead – API and Integration Development responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and development of RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot, ensuring adherence to REST principles, OpenAPI standards, and versioning strategies.
• Architect and implement integration solutions using Azure Service Bus, Kafka, Event Hub, and MQ technologies.
• Apply and enforce secure coding practices, including input validation, authentication/authorization, encryption, and secure error handling.
• Guide the team in evaluating and implementing delivery models such as shared libraries, microservices, and discrete deployables.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for infrastructure provisioning and automation in Microsoft Azure.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers, fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment.
• Stay hands‑on with development, code reviews, and troubleshooting while supporting team members in their technical and professional growth.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops and Cloud Engineering teams to deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement authentication and authorization flows using Auth0 and other identity providers.
• Promote agile development practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring Boot.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI/Swagger, and API versioning.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, including App Services, API Management, Event Hub, and Service Bus.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka, MQ, and other messaging/integration platforms.
• Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Familiarity with Auth0 or similar identity and access management solutions.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a willingness to mentor and grow a team while remaining technically hands‑on.

Our salary ranges are determined by many factors including location, role, experience and skillset of the candidate. The following ranges displayed reflect the target base salary for…