#1865 Technical Team Lead

(Specializing in Application Integration, Cloud Development, and DevOps)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Technical Team Lead to guide and manage a high-performing technical team within our organization. This individual will play a critical role in aligning technical execution with organizational goals, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence. The Technical Team Lead will work closely with cross-functional teams, acting as a key liaison to ensure the delivery of high-quality projects and services. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, a passion for automation, and experience leading cross-functional teams. An automotive background is a plus.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate team schedules, workloads, and resource allocation to meet business needs.
• Supervise, mentor, and support team members to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Monitor daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements.
• Provide technical expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues to ensure operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Act as a liaison between the team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on progress and challenges.
• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to optimize productivity.
• Ensure best practices in documentation, technical processes, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to Enterprise Architecture, standards, and policies.
• Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, project status, and key outcomes.
• Lead training, development, and continuous learning to enhance team capabilities.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Make strategic, data-driven decisions to proactively address challenges and ensure scalability.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality projects, managing scoping, collaborating on project planning, and risk mitigation.
• Promote a culture that reflects our core values, providing mentorship and guidance while managing technical scope and maintaining system integrity.
• Collaborate with offshore teams, as applicable, to devise strategic solutions using appropriate technologies.

Specialized Technical Responsibilities (Application Integration, Cloud, DevOps)

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance applications using .NET and Azure Web Services.
• Oversee the building and maintenance of RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Ensure clean, efficient, and maintainable .NET/Azure code through best practices and code reviews.
• Guide the development and implementation of secure API access using OAuth2, JWT, and Azure AD authentication.
• Lead deployment and management of applications on Azure App Services, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Functions.
• Guide and implement event-driven architectures using Azure Service Bus.
• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop and oversee containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

Core Skills and Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to address complex challenges.
• Ability to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions.
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages.
• Ability to translate business requirements into high-level technical solutions.
• Strong documentation and communication skills, with ability to clearly convey technical processes and troubleshooting steps.
• Effective collaboration across disciplines to integrate and optimize solutions.
• Familiarity with frameworks and methodologies to standardize solutions.

Specialized Technical Skills (Modifiers)

• Expertise in .NET and Azure development.
• Experience designing and developing scalable, high-performance applications.
• Proficiency with Azure Container Apps, AKS, Functions, Event Grid, or Service Bus.
• Microservices and API development experience with REST, GraphQL, Swagger, or OpenAPI.
• Knowledge of Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Skilled in using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Azure Event Hubs.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• 7+ years of experience in one or more technology domains with the related technical skills.
  5+ years of experience leading teams.
  Bachelor s degree in STEM or related field (professional experience may substitute).
  Master s degree in STEM or Business is a plus.
  Prior industry experience in Financial Services, Auto Lending, or Automotive is a plus.
  One or more certifications are preferred (underline = required):
  - Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (required)
  - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred)
  - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (preferred)
  - Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (preferred)
  - Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (optional)

About You

You are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology and innovation. You thrive in a leadership role where you can mentor others, drive technical excellence, and deliver impactful solutions. You excel at balancing technical depth with big-picture thinking and can confidently communicate with both technical and business stakeholders.