Software Engineer Team Leader

Overview

Kforce has a client seeking a Software Engineer Team Leader in Birmingham, AL. The role focuses on modernizing enterprise online banking applications, combining full‑stack software engineering and technical leadership for a team of approximately 7–8 engineers. The position is not a people‑management role but requires strong leadership presence to help teams remove obstacles and execute effectively.

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers through modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural input.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and engineering leadership.
• Help drive delivery execution and remove technical roadblocks.
• Contribute directly to software development efforts (~55–70% hands‑on coding).
• Support modernization from on‑premises environments toward cloud‑native architecture.
• Participate in design discussions and technical planning.
• Promote engineering best practices and development standards.

• .NET / C#
• React
• Containerized applications
• Kubernetes / Open Shift
• AWS services including ECS and Lambda
• Modernization from on‑prem infrastructure to cloud‑native environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (mandatory).
• Strong full‑stack software engineering background.
• Experience with .NET and React development.
• Experience working within containerized application environments.
• AWS cloud experience.
• Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers.
• Strong understanding of Agile software delivery practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience modernizing legacy applications.
• Open Shift or Kubernetes experience.
• Banking or financial services experience.
• Experience leading distributed engineering teams.
• Strong API and microservices development experience.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract, and business needs. The range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; HSA, FSA; 401(k); and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.