Team Lead Software Developer

The purpose of this classification is to provide management, systems development, and support, utilizing the most appropriate technologies and solutions for their team.

• Leads the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise software applications and systems.
• Provides technical leadership, guidance, mentoring, and code review for software development staff and project teams.
• Establishes and enforces software development standards, coding practices, security requirements, and architectural guidelines.
• Designs efficient, accessible, scalable, and secure software solutions for county departments and users.
• Evaluates emerging technologies, software platforms, and development tools to determine feasibility and value for Knox County operations.
• Collaborate with county departments, stakeholders, and vendors to gather business requirements and develop effective technical solutions.
• Oversees software integration with third-party systems, APIs, databases, and cloud services.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex application, system, and user issues.
• Manages software development project priorities, timelines, deliverables, and technical resources.
• Coordinates and participates in system testing, quality assurance, and change management processes.
• Ensures software applications comply with security standards, accessibility requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, standards, procedures, and end-user materials.
• Assists in strategic planning for application modernization, system improvements, and long-term technology initiatives.
• Trains and supports users and technical staff on software systems and processes.
• Remains current with industry trends, programming languages, frameworks, cybersecurity practices, and development methodologies.
• Participates in after-hours support, system maintenance, and emergency response activities as needed.
• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office.
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Certifications (Required By Hire):
• Certifications (Required After Hire):
  None
• Experience:
  
  5 years
• Preferences:
  None

• This position may require you to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification throughout your employment with Knox County IT. This includes, but is not limited to, a favorable background check completed and approved by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, successful completion of security awareness training, and a signed TBI Release of Information Form Acknowledgment within the first six months of hire and biennially thereafter.

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position.
• Successfully pass a background check.

• Experience in local government or public sector technology environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in use of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Good organization skills

• Ability to perform in a position of high complexity
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to focus and demonstrate attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate, and build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external partners

Working Conditions:

Physical demands are light.

• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Work is completed in an office setting.

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.