Development Team Lead - Lehi Utah

Development Team Lead – Lehi, Utah

Hybrid, 3 days per week on‑site at our Lehi, Utah location.

The Development Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of software engineers building large‑scale web applications using Angular, Type Script, Java, and Postgre

SQL 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Proven ability (or strong aptitude) to lead and manage software development teams.
• Minimum of 3 to 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Angular, Type Script, Java, Python, Postgre
  
  SQL, 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.

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that’s as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

We’re 7,000 people strong, relentlessly and ethically pursuing innovation. We are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, disability benefits, and a paid time‑off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package, with base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

Verisk Analytics is an equal‑opportunity employer. All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal‑opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age, or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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