Team Leader - Applications Development

What is Landstar?

Landstar stands for safe, secure and reliable transportation services delivered by our unique network of small business owners. Independent agents and capacity providers operating under the Landstar umbrella enjoy the strength and support of one of the industry's most stable and successful companies. Our network of independent entrepreneurs provide customers with personalized service at the local level with the global reach and resources of a multi-billion dollar company.

Location: Hybrid
- Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Salary: $106,000 - $132,000

The software development Team Lead is a strategic and hands‑on leadership role designed for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of advanced technology and team management. The ideal candidate will possess a background in Machine Learning (AI/ML), Microsoft .net, IBMi RPG development, DB2 database management, or other technologies. This role is critical in leading cross‑functional teams towards delivering innovative software solutions that power business transformation.

• Oversee a team of talented developers guiding them through every stage of the software development lifecycle and support for enterprise solutions that adhere to department standards of quality, security, and performance.
• Monitor productivity to ensure work is completed on a timely basis and meets the required standards.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of software engineers working across different platforms.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for team performance management, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback.
• Participate as an active learner and teacher of new technologies introduced into the technology stack.
• Initiate and lead execution of process improvements and researching of new technology.
• Coordinate work schedules and time off requests for direct reports.
• Manages approvals and installation of software changes.
• Actively participate with team to resolve system issues and available to be on call.

• High‑school Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of experience in managing teams supporting enterprise applications in a leadership role.
• 3 years experience with Applications Development.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A)
• Experience with programming languages like (Python, .NET, C#, Java)
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and ML/Ops.
• Experience with Document Image Processing.
• Experience with IBMi Systems.

• Recent senior‑level hands‑on experience leading a team through all phases of custom back‑office software development and support of large multi‑platform systems.
• Experience managing team staff in the day‑to‑day execution of their jobs in an Agile, Kanban, and Hybrid environment.
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to delivering quality products and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to identify multiple technical solutions and articulate relative strengths and weaknesses of the choices.
• Ability to set clear goals, provide guidance, and foster a high‑performing team environment.
• Ability to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in enterprise application management.
• Candidates will be required to work after hours and on the weekends as necessary. On call rotation is required.

Landstar is seeking hard‑working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second‑to‑none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and…