SOFTWARE DEVELOPER LEAD (API DEVELOPER)- 07172026-79356

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time07/17/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time07/30/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$5,647.00 - $7,326.00Salary (Annually)$67,764.00 - $87,912.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentFinance and Administration

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

The Department of Finance & Administration does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is designed as Hybrid.

This position requires a criminal background check and CJIS/FTI Fingerprints. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in systems analysis, application design, or software development.

Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.

OR

An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Software Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will guide and mentor a group of strong technical developers, while contributing directly to the design and development of secure, high performance APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel. You will collaborate closely with a Scrum Master, Business Analyst, QA Tester, and Senior Manager to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to developers of varying experience levels.
• Ensure all APIs adhere to security best practices, performance standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to support agile ceremonies and maintain predictable delivery cycles.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to refine requirements and clarify technical feasibility.
• Work with QA to drive high-quality testing practices and support efficient defect resolution.
• Contribute to continuously improving development processes, coding standards, and architectural decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across the integration landscape.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Business Insight

2. Tech Savvy

3. Manages Complexity

4. Optimizes Work Processes

5. Communicates Effectively

Knowledges:

1. Programming Languages

2. Software development life cycle (SDLC)

3. Object Oriented Programming and Mobile Development

4. System and application architecture

5. Cloud computing platforms

Skills:

1. Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#)

2. Team Leadership

3. Technical Documentation

4. Customer Service

5. Database design and optimization (SQL, NoSQL)

Abilities:

1. Planning and Organization

2. Lead and prioritize technical efforts in a fast-paced environment

3. Adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies

4. Excellent Written and Oral Communication

5. Influence architectural direction and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer

2. Telephone

3. Printer and Scanner/Copier