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SpryPoint · 3 weeks ago

Software Engineer III - Team Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpryPoint is a high-growth software company revolutionizing how utilities serve their communities. They are seeking a Software Engineering Team Lead to guide and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

ConsultingCustomer ServiceInformation TechnologyMobileSaaSSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide clear direction, guidance, and mentorship to a team of software engineers

Foster a collaborative and innovative environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and supporting career growth

Collaborate with Product Owners to define and prioritize user stories and backlog items

Serve as the Agile advocate and coach for the team, promoting Agile values, principles, and practices

Facilitate all Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, grooming sessions, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Ensure the team adheres to Agile methodologies and continuously improves their Agile processes

Monitor and manage the team's progress, identifying and addressing any obstacles that could hinder the sprint's success

Work in collaboration with different functions of the organization including Product, User Experience Design, Customer Success, Sales and Service Delivery

Work with the Customer Success team to support clients and manage incidents, manage and lead support developers and participate in the rotating on-call schedule

Plan, prioritize, and allocate tasks to team members, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely project delivery

Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team, assisting with architecture decisions, code reviews, and problem-solving

Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and encourage their adoption within the team

Ensure the team follows coding standards, best practices, and quality guidelines

Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality, identify potential issues, and promote continuous improvement

Facilitate effective communication within the team and across other teams or departments

Identify skill gaps within the team and provide training, guidance, and opportunities for skill development

Promote a culture of learning and growth, encouraging team members to enhance their technical and soft skills

Qualification

JavaRESTful APIsMicroservices architectureAgile methodologiesSQLCloud platformsSoftware design patternsVersion control systemsEffective communicationProblem-solvingMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

5+ Years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java backend web applications

Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role

Interest in expanding knowledge and applying knowledge to solve industry problems

Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks

Strong understanding of backend development concepts such as RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous processing

Experience with relational databases and SQL

Experience working with web technologies HTML, Javascript, and CSS

Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Expertise in software design patterns, object-oriented programming principles, and clean code practices. Demonstrate fluency in developing clean, maintainable, testable code

Hands-on experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security

Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment