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SR Developer Lead page is loaded## SR Developer Lead Apply locations:
GO-9 MILE ROADtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
JR123900

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be success full and opportunities to grow?  Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team!

This document defines the internal responsibilities and expectations for Team Lead Software Developers. The goal is to align all leads on their role as technical leaders, delivery owners, team coordinators, and cross-functional collaborators within a multi-system, multi-stakeholder environment.## 1. Technical Leadership
* Serve as the senior technical authority for your team, guiding architectural decisions and enforcing coding standards.
* Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, security, and alignment with system design principles.
* Actively contribute code when needed—especially on complex, sensitive, or time-constrained work streams.
* Drive continuous improvement in coding practices, design patterns, and team technical standards.
* Champion cloud-native practices (Kubernetes, serverless, multi-cloud) and foster a culture of observability and systematic debugging.
* Maintain literacy in emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, automation) and evaluate their ethical, secure application within the organization.## 2. Business Requirement Facilitation
* Engage directly with requestors and operations stakeholders to extract, clarify, and refine raw requirements.
* Ensure all work is clearly defined and scoped before being assigned to less experienced developers.
* Validate technical feasibility early and document any assumptions or constraints.
* Ensure user and system requirements are aligned with business outcomes and technical reality.
* Balance business and technical trade-offs with economic thinking (cost vs. value decisions).
* Ensure alignment with customer value and end-user experience.## 3. Deadline and Milestone Ownership
* Define and manage project timelines, including intermediate milestones and delivery checkpoints.
* Track progress, anticipate blockers, and proactively adjust timelines or reassign work to maintain momentum.
* Communicate any shifts in scope, timing, or risk to relevant stakeholders immediately.
* Handle ambiguity effectively, clarifying unclear requirements and risks early.## 6. Team Coordination, Delegation, and Accountability
* Run regular stand-up meetings to review progress, surface blockers, and align on priorities.
* Ensure work is appropriately assigned through available tickets or tasks.
* Match tasks to developer strengths and availability while encouraging growth.
* Track individual progress and hold developers accountable for timely and quality delivery.
* Provide constructive feedback and clarify expectations where needed.
* Apply structured performance management practices, including constructive feedback, conflict resolution, and succession planning.
* Support developer experience (Dev Ex) improvements by reducing workflow friction and advocating for better tools.## 7. Cross-Team Collaboration
* Coordinate resource sharing and task dependencies with other technical leads.
* Ensure requests for shared developer time respect other teams’ priorities and timelines.
* Act as a good partner across functions, contributing to a culture of mutual support and shared success.
* Work closely with product, design, QA, security, and data science teams to deliver holistic outcomes.## 9. Planning and Prioritization
* Contribute to sprint planning, backlog refinement/grooming, and cross-team scheduling discussions.
* Ensure that new work is evaluated, estimated, and prioritized appropriately.
* Balance planned project work with…