Development Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic **Development Team Lead** to join our technology team. In this role, you will manage and mentor a team of engineers, promoting best practices in development, testing, and agile project management. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of new features and enhancements to our flagship product, **CCI TRACC**, ensuring the implementation of scalable, high-quality software solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Leadership & Team Development**:

- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop engineers, focusing on career growth, technical proficiency, and teamwork.
- Promote a positive, quality-driven engineering culture with a focus on accountability and ownership.
- **Technical Delivery & Quality**:

- Oversee the development and delivery of **CCI TRACC** features and enhancements, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and performance.
- Drive best practices in **software architecture**, **coding standards**, and **design patterns**, with a particular focus on **Java** and **AngularJS**.
- Ensure **CI/CD pipelines** are implemented and optimized for efficient, automated software releases.
- **Agile Project Management**:

- Serve as a **Scrum Master** or Agile advocate, leading the team through **SCRUM** processes and managing sprints, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups.
- Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of engineering efforts with business objectives.
- **Testing & Quality Assurance**:

- Implement and maintain robust testing strategies, including **unit testing**, **integration testing**, **performance testing**, and **security testing**.
- Ensure comprehensive **quality assurance** practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle, driving a culture of test-driven development.
- **Cloud & Infrastructure Management**:

- Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of services through effective use of AWS technologies.
- **Process Improvement & Continuous Integration**:

- Manage and enhance the **CI/CD pipeline**, using tools such as **GitHub Actions**, **Docker**, **AWS EKS**, and **CloudFormation**.
- Champion continuous delivery and integration, driving automation and efficiency across all development processes.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**:

- Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science**, **Mathematics**, **Information Technology**, or a relevant field is required. A Master's degree is a plus.
- **Experience**:

- Proven track record as a **Principal** or **Senior Engineer** in **Java** development.
- Previous leadership or management experience in a development team.
- Extensive knowledge of **AWS Cloud** technologies (e.g., Lambda, EC2, RDS, S3).
- Experience with **CI/CD pipelines**, automated testing frameworks, and modern DevOps practices.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Expertise in **Java** and **AngularJS** with the ability to guide teams on software architecture and design best practices.
- Strong understanding of **SCRUM** methodologies; **SMC certification** is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of **testing frameworks** for unit, integration, performance, and security testing.
- Familiarity with **GitLab Flow**, **Docker**, **AWS EKS**, **CloudFormation**, and other DevOps tools.
- **Leadership & Communication**:

- Excellent people management skills, with the ability to mentor, inspire, and grow a high-performing team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.