Team Lead, Application Developer

Overview

The Team Lead, Application Developer is a hands‑on technical leader responsible for guiding a team of software developers in the design, development, and delivery of high‑quality software solutions. Operating at the intersection of technical execution and people leadership, this role ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in alignment with organizational standards and goals. The Team Lead plays a pivotal role in translating business needs into functional applications by fostering collaboration across development, product, and project management teams.

This position has a direct impact on the organization’s ability to innovate, scale, and respond to evolving business needs. By driving technical excellence, mentoring team members, and managing software development processes, the Team Lead helps ensure the reliability, maintainability, and performance of critical systems. Their contributions support long‑term technology strategy, strengthen cross‑functional alignment, and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and support junior developers on development techniques and best practices
• Assign, oversee, and review developers’ work, including participation in peer code reviews
• Provide coaching for leadership development and career growth
• Monitor individual employee performance and deliver timely feedback
• Foster a collaborative team culture focused on continuous learning and improvement
• Lead and manage all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Provide technical leadership on core product development initiatives
• Guide the team through testing, code reviews, and static code analysis
• Ensure adherence to coding standards and software quality metrics
• Propose technical solutions based on project scope, schedule, and requirements
• Lead development and testing efforts aligned with In‑Process Metrics and compliance standards
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions and design documentation
• Provide development task estimates and assist with project planning and scheduling
• Conduct daily stand‑ups and Scrum meetings; publish meeting minutes
• Manage team assignments based on project needs and resource availability
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and weekly status reviews
• Assist Project Managers in managing customer expectations and satisfaction
• Produce and maintain key documentation, including preliminary and detailed design documents, functional and business requirements, requirement traceability matrix and master configuration document, integration points, and system interoperability documentation
• Transfer knowledge to Central Support for post‑go‑live maintenance
• Support higher‑tiered technical troubleshooting and defect resolution

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field required
• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master, AWS, Azure, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in application development, including full lifecycle project delivery
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role, with direct oversight of development resources
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments, including leading stand‑ups and sprint planning
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with project managers, business analysts, and QA teams
• Prior experience delivering scalable enterprise‑level applications and managing integration between systems

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, JavaScript/Type Script)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, object‑oriented programming, and architectural principles
• Experience with front‑end and back‑end development frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, .NET, Spring Boot)
• Hands‑on experience with REST APIs, microservices, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git),…