Lead Front-End Development

We are a fast-growing InsurTech organisation delivering modern, cloud-native solutions to the insurance market. Our platforms are hosted entirely within AWS and power critical workflows across claims, underwriting and customer engagement.

We operate in cross-functional Agile squads and place strong emphasis on engineering excellence, DevOps maturity and continuous improvement.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Front-End Developer to provide technical leadership across our front-end estate.

You will be responsible for setting standards, shaping architecture, mentoring engineers and ensuring consistent, high-quality front-end delivery across multiple products built in Angular, VueJS and React.

This role combines technical depth with leadership influence. You will work closely with Product, UX, Back-End, DevOps and Architecture to deliver scalable, secure and performant user experiences.

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Technical Leadership

• Define and maintain front-end architecture standards across all products.

• Lead design decisions around component architecture, state management and performance optimisation.

• Ensure consistency in patterns, frameworks and tooling across Angular, VueJS and React applications.

• Drive modern front-end best practices including accessibility, responsiveness and security.

Engineering Excellence

• Promote high-quality code through peer reviews and coding standards.

• Champion automated testing (unit, integration, E2E) and CI/CD best practices.

• Work closely with DevOps to ensure optimal deployment pipelines.

• Support observability and monitoring strategies (e.g. logging, telemetry, performance tracking).

Cloud & Integration

• Collaborate with back-end teams to define API contracts and integration standards.

• Ensure front-end solutions are optimised for AWS-hosted, cloud-native architectures.

• Contribute to decisions around authentication and authorisation (e.g. OKTA).

Mentoring & People Development

• Mentor and coach full-stack developers across squads.

• Support career development, technical growth and knowledge sharing.

• Contribute to Communities of Practice and technical forums.

Agile & Delivery

• Work within Scrum-based delivery teams.

• Contribute to refinement, estimation and Definition of Ready / Done standards.

• Support predictable delivery with strong say/do discipline and JIRA hygiene.

Do you have experience in Vue.js?, * Significant experience building and leading modern front-end applications.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Angular, VueJS and/or React.

• Deep understanding of JavaScript / TypeScript.

• Experience with state management patterns (Redux, Vuex, NgRx or similar).

• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and working within microservice architectures.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control.

Desirable

• Experience working within AWS-hosted environments.

• Knowledge of authentication/authorisation patterns in distributed systems.

• Experience with performance monitoring tools and observability frameworks.

• Familiarity with OpenTelemetry or modern logging frameworks.

• Exposure to DevSecOps tooling (e.g. Snyk).

• Experience leading cross-squad technical initiatives.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator, able to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Pragmatic decision-maker with a focus on delivering business value.

• High standards for professionalism and operational discipline.

• Collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving InsurTech environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent, scalable front-end architecture across all products.

• Improved performance, maintainability and developer experience.

• Clear technical standards adopted across squads.

• Increased reusability and reduced duplication of front-end components.

• Strong mentorship culture and uplift in front-end capability.

At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws.

We also foster a work environment focused on well-being and career development. Additional perks may include wellness initiatives, fitness programs, and team-building activities.

For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry. When you join Verisk, you become part of a diverse global team with over 7,500 professionals in 30 plus countries, making work that matters. We're certified by Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity, employee engagement, and wellbeing. At Verisk, your growth is a priority-from professional development and tuition benefits to a supportive, flexible workplace culture, we support your continued growth. Our Culture : Explore our inclusive, people-first culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and belonging. Awards & Recognition : See why Verisk is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work around the world. Our Businesses : Learn about the diverse industries we serve - from insurance and energy to financial services and beyond. Life at Verisk : Discover what it's like to work at Verisk through employee stories, team highlights, and culture moments. Careers at Verisk : Join a global team of problem-solvers and innovators doing meaningful work that's shaping the future of industries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, Verisk offers growth, purpose, and a people-first culture Let's build something meaningful together! 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.