Technical Lead

ValueMomentum; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueMomentum is seeking a senior software leader in New Jersey to drive scalable data solutions using NestJS and MongoDB. You will design APIs and microservices for enterprise insurance apps and guide cross-functional teams on the SDLC.

Ideal candidates bring 8-12 years in software development, 2-4 years in leadership, and strong collaboration skills. Experience with AI-enabled development and DevOps practices is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable canonical model, data solution using NestJS and MongoDB.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise insurance applications.
• Able to design golden records, mapping, data lineage, ontology services using Mongo DB and NestJS.
• Build and optimize MongoDB data models and ensure application performance.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS following best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure application reliability, security, and scalability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand insurance requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Security awareness

AI-enabled development

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MongoDB

NestJS

Node.js

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS

API Gateway

Serverless

Infrastructure as Code

Git

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of software development experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in a technical leadership or lead engineering role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms.
• Exposure to API Gateway, serverless services, or Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong experience in NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript
• Experience with MongoDB database design and optimization
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services
• Good understanding of Microservices Architecture and REST APIs
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of application security and API best practices
• Experience using Generative AI tools (e.g. Amazon Q, Bedrock, LangGraph) to improve development productivity and build AI-enabled solutions
• Familiarity with Prompt Engineering, AI-assisted development, and LLM integrations
• Good to have Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance domain.
• Good understanding of insurance processes such as Policy Administration, Quote & Bind, Underwriting, Claims, Billing, and Renewals.
• Experience integrating with insurance platforms or enterprise policy systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable canonical model, data solution using NestJS and MongoDB
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices for enterprise insurance applications.
• Able to design golden records, mapping, data lineage, ontology services using Mongo DB and NestJS.
• Build and optimize MongoDB data models and ensure application performance.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions on AWS following best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the SDLC.
• Participate in solution design, code reviews, technical estimations, and architecture discussions.
• Mentor developers and promote engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure application reliability, security, and scalability.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand insurance requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

About ValueMomentum:

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property and casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We help insurers stay ahead with sustained growth and high performance for enhancing stakeholder value and fostering resilient societies. Trusted by over 100 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest services providers exclusively focused on property and casualty. ValueMomentum is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, with state-of-the-art delivery centers in Piscataway, NJ; Hyderabad, Pune, and Coimbatore in India; Toronto in Canada; and London in the United Kingdom.

ValueMomentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.