.Verisk Business: Property Estimating Solutions (Xactware)Company Description We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.Job Description As a Team Lead, you will play a vital role in guiding a team of software developers, ensuring the quality of software produced is consistently high. You will work closely with your Engineering Manager along with project, product, and QA teams to refine processes, address challenges, and boost efficiency. Your role includes collaborating with product management and UX teams to share feedback and ensure development aligns with the company's objectives.Your responsibilities encompass not only the overall performance of your team but also your own individual contributions as a developer and programmer. You will be expected to identify areas for improvement within the team and yourself, setting and achieving realistic goals, and tracking performance through appropriate metrics. Balancing your duties as a manager and an active member of the development team is a key aspect of your role.In cases of underperformance, your role as a coach becomes crucial. You will provide guidance to enhance both individual and team performance. Tough decisions might be required if performance issues persist, including addressing employment status after thorough documentation and review.Your role is integral to ensuring that project deadlines are met and the software developed meets high quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position would be someone with substantial experience in software development and the capability to effectively lead and contribute to the team. Strong technical skills should be matched with soft skills such as communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Familiarity with agile methodologies, along with the ability to work well under pressure and meet challenging deadlines, is also essential.Team Leadership and Management: Lead a team of software developers, ensuring high-quality software production and fostering team morale. This includes team building, training, and managing overall team performance.Performance Management and Improvement: Oversee individual and team performance, identify and address performance gaps, provide coaching to underperforming members, and make informed decisions on employment status based on performance evaluations.Hands-On Software Development: Actively contribute to coding and development tasks. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and programming techniques to lead by example and provide technical guidance to the team.Project and Deadline Management: Accountable for meeting project deadlines and delivering high-quality software products. This involves goal-setting, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to set objectives and deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr
