Team Lead - API and Integration Development (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 Technical Consultant to join our Corporate IT team located remotely within the United States. 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 Team 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 DevOps 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.

The expertise you bring
  • 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).

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: $122,000 - $162,000, 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 $142,000 -$166,000. In addition to base salary, full time Intact employees are also eligible for bonus potential and a full range of benefits to include:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period
  • Competitive paid time off programs
  • 401(k) savings and annual contributions of up to 12% of annual salary
  • Mental health support programs, life and disability insurance, paid parental leave and a variety of additional voluntary benefits

This position will remain posted until a final candidate is selected. Once the role is filled, this job posting will be removed.

Why choose Intact

We live our Values: We are committed to acting with the highest of ethical standards through our five core values: integrity, respect, customer driven, excellence and social responsibility.

Our commitment to Diversity: Founded in our values, we see diversity as a strength and aspire to create an environment where everyone can be themselves, grow and succeed. Together, we will stand up for what's right to build an inclusive society.

Manage your Time: What you accomplish matters more than hours in the office. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment in which you perform your best. Our Time-Off and Flexible Work Arrangement options help foster a healthy work-life balance.

Check out our Glassdoor reviews to see why people love working for Intact!

Our promise to you

Our Values are foundational to our success at Intact. You'll make a difference every day when you live our Values, do your best work, are open to change, and invest in yourself.

In return, we promise you support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards in a flexible work environment where you can:
  • Shape the future: Help us lead an insurance transformation to better protect people, businesses and society.
  • Win as a team: Collaborate with inspiring people to do your best work every day and together, stand up for what is right.
  • Grow with us: Refresh and reinvent your skills, learn from our diverse teams, lift others up, and grow.

About Intact

At Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions we are experts at what we do. 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. Today, we help protect over a dozen industries with tailored coverages and services.

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