Technical Lead

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX in search of a Technical Lead. This is a hybrid role which requires 2 days remote and 3 days onsite. Our client is seeking a senior, hands-on Technical Lead to act as a code quality gatekeeper across the team. This role is focused on improving code quality, maintainability, and long-term stability, not people management or feature ownership.

Responsibilities:
* Perform deep, hands-on review of existing codebases
* Lead and conduct peer code reviews across the team
* Enforce coding standards, principles, and best practices
* Identify code-related risks including defects, regressions, and architectural issues
* Evaluate downstream impact of code changes before release
* Provide big-picture technical guidance to developers who are delivery-focused
* Serve as the primary point of accountability for overall code quality

Technical Environment:
* Desktop-heavy applications
* WPF/MVVM frameworks
* Regression testing awareness

REQUIREMENTS:
* Senior-level development background with strong WPF/MVVM framework hands-on development experience
* Proven experience leading or owning code review and quality standards
* Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
* Ability to assess and remediate technical risk
* Comfortable working cross-team without direct authority

Nice to Have:
* Prior experience in regulated or complex engineering environments
* Experience stepping into existing teams to improve quality and standards

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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