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# Lead Software Developer

- **Company:** The Progressive Corporation
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Software Deployment, Generative AI, Git, AngularJS, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=59c69eedd71ab66b

## About the Role

* 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., 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.

## Description

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.


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