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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Development Team Lead to guide and manage a team of software engineers in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring and growing development teams. As a Development Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the development team, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.
You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and translate them into technical tasks. You will also be expected to contribute to the codebase, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development. Your role will involve identifying and resolving technical challenges, fostering a collaborative team environment, and promoting continuous improvement in development processes.
In addition to technical leadership, you will be responsible for team management activities such as performance evaluations, career development planning, and recruitment. You will play a key role in shaping the team’s culture and ensuring that team members are motivated, productive, and aligned with the company’s goals.
This position requires a proactive and organized individual who can balance technical responsibilities with people management. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to changing priorities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
If you are passionate about technology, enjoy leading teams, and are committed to delivering exceptional software products, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and mentor a team of software developers
- Oversee the software development lifecycle from planning to deployment
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements
- Ensure code quality through code reviews and adherence to best practices
- Manage team performance and conduct regular evaluations
- Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and retrospectives
- Identify and resolve technical issues and roadblocks
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Contribute to the codebase and provide technical guidance
- Support recruitment and onboarding of new team members
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of software development experience
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead role
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies and tools
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with agile development practices
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience leading a development team?
- What programming languages are you most proficient in?
- How do you handle conflicts within your team?
- Describe a challenging technical problem you solved as a team lead.
- How do you ensure code quality and maintainability?
- What is your approach to mentoring junior developers?
- How do you prioritize tasks and manage deadlines?
- Have you worked in an agile environment before?
- What tools do you use for project and team management?
- How do you stay updated with the latest technology trends?
