Senior Software Engineer Team Lead

Tech/Team Lead - Development Pod Manager

The Company

Our client is a leading technology company specializing in innovative solutions for the ticketing and events industry. They operate at the forefront of their field, serving clients across multiple marketplaces. 

Role Overview

As the Tech/Team Lead, you will manage and lead a development pod, blending technical leadership with managerial duties. You'll set the technical vision, oversee daily activities, enforce standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals. This is a full time role working directly with our client.

Your team includes a BA/QA Co-Lead, QA staff, and Full Stack Developers. The company utilizes various technologies like APIs, automation, web apps, and real-time processing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development pod

- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding, architecture, and schema standards

- Instill a culture of technical excellence and manage the pod's workflow

- Collaborate with Staff Engineers on complex challenges and implementations

- Oversee architectural decisions and evolve the product's technical vision

- Lead schema design efforts focused on performance, scalability, and security

- Work closely with the QA/BA Co-Lead to ensure quality and timely delivery

- Mentor team members and support their professional growth

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

- Extensive experience with full software stack ownership and accountability

- Prior experience managing and providing technical guidance to teams

- Azure PaaS skills desired (Service Bus, Queues, App Services, etc.)

- Proficient in C# .NET 6.0 - 8.0 and T-SQL schema/query optimization

- Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like Angular 15+

Location:

This is a hybrid role based in the Greater Chicago area. The typical hybrid schedule follows an office-centric model, with employees working on-site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week. Remote work is supported on Mondays and Fridays, enabling a healthy work-life balance.

Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 + bonus & benefits

Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.