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Software Development Team Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty as Computer Systems Analyst positions when the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and involves leading technical teams. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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biBerk is building a cloud-first, API driven, dynamic insurance platform that enables customers to purchase insurance policies directly online. Expanding our team, we are adding experienced software innovators to enhance our development efforts.
This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills. Developers in this position will lead an existing cross-functional team of experienced software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers that are responsible for providing day-to-day support of biBerk solutions.
Candidates for this role will partner with an existing senior team member to transition gracefully into a lead role.
This is a hybrid-remote role that currently requires 2 days of in-office work per month in Pittston, PA.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of Production Support team members; assist team with roadblocks; and lead planning sessions
- Ensure the effective prioritization of issues reported, with a consistent focus on the most impactful items
- Ensure that support issues are assigned to domain experts on other teams for action in cases where the issue was recently introduced by another sprint team
- Ensure that domain experts on other teams collaborate with Production Support team members when it is determined that domain expertise is needed to resolve an issue
- Guide the team regarding unit testing; collaborate closely with QA leadership to guarantee successful functional and regression testing of all features
- Perform root cause analysis for impactful issues introduced to the production environment, including action required to prevent recurrence
- Provide input to sprint teams and the organization that’s designed to address quality issues and reduce recurring support issues
- Collaborate with senior members of the team to drive the creation of processes and tools needed to detect issues before they’re deployed to the production environment
- Expand domain knowledge and serve as an individual contributor over time as subject matter expertise is developed
- Provide guidance and mentoring including pair programming, code reviews, and demos
- Participate in staffing decisions, including interviews and hiring
- Ensure that the team achieves system performance goals
- Lead the dev team to think with a security first mindset
- Take ownership of problems and solutions, being proactive to ensure success
- Provide innovative problem-solving skills, thinking outside the box
- Occasional travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA area for strategy meetings (several times per year)
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Normal working hours based on Eastern US time
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Internal job title may vary as we have multiple internal levels of Team Lead*
Requirements
Required Education and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/related field or equivalent working experience
- 10+ years of experience as a software developer, primarily using C#
- Excellent programming, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with C# and .NET
- 3+ years of experience leading development teams, including software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers
- Enterprise level system architecture experience, designing and delivering RESTful APIs, integrations, and complex business processes
- Enterprise level design and configuration of cloud services including serverless, data storage, messaging, logging, etc., preferably with Azure
- Experience with design and implementation of both monolithic and microservice architectures
- Experience designing reliable and performant data storage solutions and schemas utilizing cloud technologies including SQL DBs, Document DBs, and unstructured data
- Experience with creating CI/CD pipelines supporting Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaboration capabilities, and attention to detail
- Experience working on large software development projects while collaborating across multiple agile teams
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Understands how to effectively use AI tools to research code design and to root cause novel issues
- Commercial Property and Casualty insurance experience
- Practical working knowledge of ASP.NET MVC, and .NET Core
- Experience with TypeScript and SPA frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
About us
biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.
BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.
Some highlights of our benefits are:
- Great work environment with growth opportunity
- Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
- Competitive compensation
- Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
- Closed on major holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- A fantastic healthcare package
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Service recognition after 5 years of employment
In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $114,500 to $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
Description:
biBerk is building a cloud-first, API driven, dynamic insurance platform that enables customers to purchase insurance policies directly online. Expanding our team, we are adding experienced software innovators to enhance our development efforts.
This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills. Developers in this position will lead an existing cross-functional team of experienced software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers that are responsible for providing day-to-day support of biBerk solutions.
Candidates for this role will partner with an existing senior team member to transition gracefully into a lead role.
This is a hybrid-remote role that currently requires 2 days of in-office work per month in Pittston, PA.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of Production Support team members; assist team with roadblocks; and lead planning sessions
- Ensure the effective prioritization of issues reported, with a consistent focus on the most impactful items
- Ensure that support issues are assigned to domain experts on other teams for action in cases where the issue was recently introduced by another sprint team
- Ensure that domain experts on other teams collaborate with Production Support team members when it is determined that domain expertise is needed to resolve an issue
- Guide the team regarding unit testing; collaborate closely with QA leadership to guarantee successful functional and regression testing of all features
- Perform root cause analysis for impactful issues introduced to the production environment, including action required to prevent recurrence
- Provide input to sprint teams and the organization that’s designed to address quality issues and reduce recurring support issues
- Collaborate with senior members of the team to drive the creation of processes and tools needed to detect issues before they’re deployed to the production environment
- Expand domain knowledge and serve as an individual contributor over time as subject matter expertise is developed
- Provide guidance and mentoring including pair programming, code reviews, and demos
- Participate in staffing decisions, including interviews and hiring
- Ensure that the team achieves system performance goals
- Lead the dev team to think with a security first mindset
- Take ownership of problems and solutions, being proactive to ensure success
- Provide innovative problem-solving skills, thinking outside the box
- Occasional travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PA area for strategy meetings (several times per year)
-
Normal working hours based on Eastern US time
-
Internal job title may vary as we have multiple internal levels of Team Lead*
Requirements
Required Education and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science/related field or equivalent working experience
- 10+ years of experience as a software developer, primarily using C#
- Excellent programming, debugging, and troubleshooting skills with C# and .NET
- 3+ years of experience leading development teams, including software developers, business analysts, and quality assurance engineers
- Enterprise level system architecture experience, designing and delivering RESTful APIs, integrations, and complex business processes
- Enterprise level design and configuration of cloud services including serverless, data storage, messaging, logging, etc., preferably with Azure
- Experience with design and implementation of both monolithic and microservice architectures
- Experience designing reliable and performant data storage solutions and schemas utilizing cloud technologies including SQL DBs, Document DBs, and unstructured data
- Experience with creating CI/CD pipelines supporting Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaboration capabilities, and attention to detail
- Experience working on large software development projects while collaborating across multiple agile teams
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Understands how to effectively use AI tools to research code design and to root cause novel issues
- Commercial Property and Casualty insurance experience
- Practical working knowledge of ASP.NET MVC, and .NET Core
- Experience with TypeScript and SPA frameworks (Angular, React, etc.)
About us
biBerk is where commercial insurance buyers can obtain coverage for their businesses from insurers of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, one of the best capitalized insurance groups in the world. Our ultimate parent, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company with diversified interests in a host of industries, including insurance, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Most policies issued through biBerk.com will be underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company ("BHDIC"), which is an AM Best rated A++ insurer.
BHDIC is domiciled in Omaha, Nebraska. BHDIC and the team at biBerk are focused on helping small business owners quickly and easily buy affordable insurance directly from a financially strong insurance company they can trust.
Some highlights of our benefits are:
- Great work environment with growth opportunity
- Subsidized downtown parking (for in-office positions)
- Competitive compensation
- Generous amounts of vacation and sick time
- Closed on major holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- A fantastic healthcare package
- Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
- Service recognition after 5 years of employment
In accordance with pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith compensation range estimate is being provided. The salary range for this position is $114,500 to $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations permitted by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Software Development Team Lead
Frame your credentials around the right TN category
Software Development Team Lead roles are typically filed under Computer Systems Analyst, not a generic engineering category. Your resume and degree documentation need to reflect systems analysis, architecture, or software design to match what USCIS expects for that classification.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Not every tech employer knows how to sponsor a TN visa for a team lead role. Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings, especially those with established international hiring teams who understand the Computer Systems Analyst classification. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship are more likely to be familiar with TN requirements and the documentation needed at the port of entry or consulate.
Search for TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Development Team Lead jobs by TN visa sponsorship, so you're not sorting through listings from employers unfamiliar with the process. Use it to target roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Get your employer support letter right before any border crossing
For Canadian citizens crossing at a port of entry, the employer support letter must specifically describe your team lead duties in systems analysis terms. Vague job descriptions are the most common reason CBP officers push back on TN applications at the border.
Clarify the managerial vs. technical split with your employer early
TN status as a Computer Systems Analyst requires that the majority of your duties be technical, not purely managerial. Confirm with your employer before filing that your role description emphasizes technical leadership, not headcount management, to avoid a status challenge.
Plan your Mexican consular appointment around processing timelines
Mexican citizens must complete consular processing in Mexico rather than applying at a U.S. port of entry. Consular appointment availability varies by location and season, so request your employer's support documents and begin scheduling as soon as you have a signed offer.
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Does a Software Development Team Lead role actually qualify for TN status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is described. TN visas for software professionals are filed under the Computer Systems Analyst category. The job duties need to center on technical systems work, software design, or architecture, not just team management. If the role is primarily managerial with minimal technical duties, it may not qualify under the TN framework.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Software Development Team Lead positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, meaning you can apply any time of year and start work as soon as the application is approved. H-1B selection is random and limited to one filing window per year. For Mexican citizens, TN has an annual allocation, but it is still processed faster than H-1B. TN is generally faster and more predictable for qualified candidates in this role.
Where can I find Software Development Team Lead jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship so you can see which employers are already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican professionals in technical team lead roles, without wasting time on companies unfamiliar with the process.
Can Canadian citizens apply for TN status at the U.S. border for this role?
Yes. Canadian citizens can present their TN application directly at a U.S. port of entry without scheduling a consular appointment. You'll need a signed employer support letter describing your team lead duties in Computer Systems Analyst terms, your degree credentials, and the job offer. CBP officers adjudicate on the spot, and approval is typically granted the same day.
What happens to TN status if a Software Development Team Lead changes employers?
TN status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you change employers, the new employer must initiate a fresh TN application before you begin work for them. Canadian citizens can do this at a port of entry. Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate in Mexico. There is no portability provision like the one that exists for certain other visa categories.
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