Software Engineer Team Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer Team Leader in Birmingham, AL.

Overview:
Our partner is seeking a Software Engineer Team Leader to help drive modernization efforts for enterprise online banking applications. This role combines hands-on full stack software engineering with technical leadership responsibilities supporting a team of approximately 7-8 engineers.

The ideal candidate will balance active development work with mentorship, technical direction, stakeholder coordination, and delivery leadership. This is not a people management role, but it does require strong leadership presence and the ability to help teams remove obstacles and execute effectively.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of software engineers through modernization initiatives
* Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and architectural input
* Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and engineering leadership
* Help drive delivery execution and remove technical roadblocks
* Contribute directly to software development efforts (~55-70% hands-on coding)
* Support modernization from on-premises environments toward cloud-native architecture
* Participate in design discussions and technical planning
* Promote engineering best practices and development standards

Technical Environment:
*.NET/C#
* React
* Containerized applications
* Kubernetes/OpenShift
* AWS services including ECS and Lambda
* Modernization from on-prem infrastructure to cloud-native environments

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (mandatory)
* Strong full stack software engineering background
* Experience with .NET and React development
* Experience working within containerized application environments
* AWS cloud experience
* Experience leading technical initiatives or mentoring engineers
* Strong understanding of Agile software delivery practices
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience modernizing legacy applications
* OpenShift or Kubernetes experience
* Banking or financial services experience
* Experience leading distributed engineering teams
* Strong API and microservices development experience

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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