Lead Software Engineer (Remote)

Our employees are at the heart of what we do: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you are bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community.

Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are. At Intact, we commit to supporting you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our promise to you. 

Who we are

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.

The opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Corporate IT team based in our Canton, MA office or remotely nationwide. As our Lead Software Engineer, you’ll combine hands‑on engineering with team leadership to deliver secure, high‑performing solutions across Java, React/Next.JS, and Azure. You’ll architect microservices, craft elegant UIs, and automate CI/CD, all while mentoring a high‑impact squad and partnering with product, design, and underwriting to turn complex needs into simple, scalable software that delights users and moves the business. You’ll thrive if you love modern architectures (API‑first, event‑driven), pragmatic engineering, and best practices - and you are ready to set the technical bar for quality, performance, and reliability across the stack. This role requires hands-on expertise in modern web technologies, backend services, and cloud infrastructure, combined with strong leadership and collaboration skills. Some of the Lead Software Engineer responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance on architecture and design.
• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Java Springboot. Expertise in API design, authentication/authorization, and observability.
• Build dynamic and responsive user interfaces using React/Next JS and exposure to Node is plus.
• Implement and optimize solutions on Azure, leveraging services such as Azure Functions, App Services, AKS, Key Vault, Storage, and Azure DevOps.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and QA teams in an Agile/Scrum.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex projects in Agile environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
• Ensure applications meet performance benchmarks and comply with security standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.

The expertise you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead developer role.
• Strong expertise in Java Springboot, React/Next.js/TypeScript, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with React for front-end development.
• Proven experience deploying and managing applications in Azure.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in SQL Server and ORM frameworks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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 new hires, but your recruiter will share more specific compensation information with you during the hiring process. The typical base salary range for this position is: $124,000 – $164,000, based on the factors aforementioned. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; our Massachusetts based offices and the New York City metro area, the base salary range is $144,000 - $169,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include but not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
• Competitive paid time off p