Software Development Technical Team Lead

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Development Technical Team Lead to oversee and lead various software development projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating the activities of the development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans that outline scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Ensure that projects are executed according to plan and within the designated timeline.
• Team Coordination: Lead and manage the development team, including software developers, business analysts, QA testers, and other technical/application hosting staff. Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor progress to ensure that project goals are met.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact between multiple clients, stakeholders, and the development team. Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, and timely escalation of issues or risks.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. Coordinate with QA testers and conduct regular reviews to identify and address defects.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Prepare and present project reports to senior management.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal legal and regulatory requirements, providing support for application compliance and security audits. Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Team Leadership:
  • Provide strong leadership to the team, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
  • Mentor and develop team members through regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities. Identify and address skills gaps.
  • Set clear performance expectations and goals. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Citizenship: US Citizenship Required
• Experience: Minimum of 12 years of experience (16 years with HS diploma, 14 years with AA/AS degree, 10 years with MA/MS, 9 years with Ph.D) with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects for federal government clients. Proven experience leading Agile projects, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. Demonstrated ability to manage full project lifecycles using both Agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum. Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, or Microsoft Project.  Strong hands-on experience with Windows application server configuration, IIS, Azure, Microsoft .NET Framework, .NET Core, SQL server, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services), and GitHub. Experience with Oracle APEX is plus.
• Certifications: PMP strongly desired.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions.

***A Public Trust will be required for this role.