Lead Software Developer

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As a **lead software developer** in our Commercial Lines Technology Group (CLTG) Strategic Planning and Architecture team, you'll collaborate with business partners to innovate, advance, and promote our CLTG technologies. In this role, you'll consult with architects and business teams to experiment, learn, and provide technical design support for the organization. You'll also provide thought leadership and lead efforts to capture and share best\-practice knowledge within our CLTG community. This is a remote position for US\-based work only. **Must\-have 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 related field of study and a minimum of 6 years related work experience programming and supporting software applications. **Preferred skills*** Experience creating technology roadmaps, architectural plans, and presenting solutions to technical and business collaborators. * Strong full\-stack development experience with C\#, .NET, JavaScript, Angular, SQL Server, Kafka, Git/TFS, and RESTful APIs. * Experience building, maintaining, and supporting CI/CD pipelines and cloud\-based application deployments in AWS. * Experience with Generative AI solutions, including RAG\-based chat applications. * Knowledge of Duck Creek applications and related business processes. **Compensation*** $132,000 \- $150,000/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 * Onsite gym \& healthcare at large locations 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. *For ideas about how you might be able to protect yourself from job scams, visit our scam\-awareness page at* *https://www.progressive.com/careers/ho