Software Development Lead

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Development Manager to lead a team of developers focused on building and enhancing our suite of Financial Markets software products. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise, people management, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate has strong experience in modern web development technologies, team leadership, and software delivery processes.

You’ll be responsible for guiding a team of developers, setting and executing the technical direction of the group, and collaborating with key stakeholders including Product Management, Support, IT, and Customers.

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Directly manage a team of software developers, including hiring, performance reviews, and career development.
  • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  • Build and manage a QA function to improve software quality and reliability.
• Technical Oversight & Architecture
  • Drive the technical vision and develop an architectural roadmap for the suite of products.
  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable solutions with a focus on a common user portal and consistent customer experience.
  • Identify and execute UI/UX improvements to elevate product usability and customer satisfaction.
• Process Improvement & Tooling
  • Develop and refine development processes, including source control, deployment, CI/CD, and environment management.
  • Collaborate with internal groups to ensure developers have the necessary hardware, software, and tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for customer-facing issues from the support team, including direct involvement in investigations and customer communications as needed.
  • Work closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into actionable development plans and timelines.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern web development technologies, including:
  • Java, Spring Framework
  • Vue.js (or similar JavaScript frameworks)
  • Postgre
    
    SQL or other relational databases
• Proven experience in designing and building SaaS applications.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, version control (Git), and Dev Ops practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across departments and with customers.
• Experience with architectural planning and UI/UX improvements.
• For this role, we anticipate paying $151,000-$183,000 annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match.

• Familiarity with financial markets, exchanges, market data and market data vendor platforms
• Experience working in a fast-paced software environment.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience building out QA or test automation teams.
• Experience managing remote or distributed development teams.

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.