Software Developer Lead; Api Developer

Opening Date/Time: 07/17/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 07/30/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $5,647.00 - $7,326.00

Salary (Annually): $67,764.00 - $87,912.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Nashville, TN

Department:
Finance and Administration

Position(s) filled:
Department of Finance & Administration, Davidson County

Work visa sponsorship:
None

Work arrangement:
Hybrid

Background check:
Criminal background check and CJIS/FTI Fingerprints required.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in systems analysis, application design, or software development.

Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree. OR

An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.

Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

None.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100% for Preferred Service positions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Software Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will guide and mentor a group of strong technical developers, while contributing directly to the design and development of secure, high performance APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel. You will collaborate closely with a Scrum Master, Business Analyst, QA Tester, and Senior Manager to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to developers of varying experience levels.
• Ensure all APIs adhere to security best practices, performance standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to support agile ceremonies and maintain predictable delivery cycles.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to refine requirements and clarify technical feasibility.
• Work with QA to drive high-quality testing practices and support efficient defect resolution.
• Contribute to continuously improving development processes, coding standards, and architectural decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across the integration landscape.

• Business Insight
• Tech Savvy
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Communicates Effectively

• Programming Languages
• Software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Object Oriented Programming and Mobile Development
• System and application architecture
• Cloud computing platforms

• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/Type Script, Python, Java, C#)
• Team Leadership
• Technical Documentation
• Customer Service
• Database design and optimization (SQL, No
  
  SQL)

• Planning and Organization
• Lead and prioritize technical efforts in a fast‑paced environment
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication
• Influence architectural direction and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Scanner/Copier