Development Tech lead

The Technical Lead reports directly to the Director of Data and Development Services and plays a pivotal role in driving the success of modernization projects, system implementations, and product deliveries.

The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable professional who thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates a proven ability to transition seamlessly between strategic planning and tactical execution. This individual will serve as a technical authority, mentor to development team, and liaison between technical and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Responsibilities

• • Facilitate daily Agile stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; manage development backlog; utilize team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, bugs, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity; monitor resource utilization

• • Prepare concise executive summaries that highlight project milestones, key accomplishments, and potential risks

• • Actively monitor and manage project progress, ensuring timely delivery and addressing technical roadblocks proactively

• • Adhere to best practices in coding standards, system architecture, and software development methodologies

• • Provide technical guidance and oversight on firm-wide initiatives and projects; manage cross-functional dependencies

• • Develop incremental plans to address technical debt during regular development cycles

• • Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges Core Skill Sets Required / Other Requirements

Requirements

• • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in related field (Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Project Management) or equivalent work experience

• • At least 7 years of experience in software development, with 2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role

• • Proven ability to coach teams on Agile principles and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

• • Proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, data integration and applications (e.g. .NET, Asana, Azure DevOps, RestAPI, SQL, Power BI, etc.)

• • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; able to identify and mitigate project risks and issues in a timely manner

• • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and meticulous attention to detail

• • Experience in managing defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps) and implementing processes for resolving issues Preferred

• • Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data to drive strategic decision-making and support business objectives

• • Knowledge of QA/QC standards and best practices

• • Proficient in gathering and documenting business requirements

• • Hands on knowledge of data governance frameworks

• • Years Experience Req At least 7 years of experience in software development, with 2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role