Software Developer LEAD – ID #283

🧭 Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Lead to join the product team. In this role, you will lead the technical direction, architecture, and delivery of the enterprise web app— a mission-critical platform that supports continuing education and workforce development at higher education institutions.

You will combine hands-on development with technical leadership, guiding the team through the full software development lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for a strong engineering leader who enjoys mentoring developers, driving architectural decisions, and delivering scalable, high-quality enterprise solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

🚀 Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for the platform.
• Design and develop end-to-end software features, remaining hands-on with backend and web components when needed.
• Partner with Product Management to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Lead the team through all phases of the SDLC: requirements, architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor and coach developers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.
• Drive project planning, technical estimation, and continuous improvement within an Agile framework.
• Ensure delivery of secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Oversee code quality through reviews, standards enforcement, and technical governance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, and other teams to ensure reliable releases and platform stability.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities across the platform.

🎓 Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience in technical leadership, team mentorship, or solution architecture roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with several of the following technologies:
  • Java, Spring, Hibernate
  • Apache Tomcat, Apache HTTP Server
  • JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Bootstrap
  • MS SQL Server
  • RESTful APIs
  • Reporting and integration tools such as Tableau, SnapLogic, or Crystal Reports
• Experience working in Agile software teams using development tools (e.g., Git, Jira).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.
• Strong focus on code quality, scalability, and maintainability.

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical leadership mindset
• Strategic and systems thinking
• Ownership and accountability for team deliverables
• Effective mentor and team builder
• Passion for building reliable enterprise software