Development Lead

About the role

We are building modern, scalable technology solutions that help drive innovation across the firm. This hybrid role combines hands-on software engineering with technical leadership and team development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain production-grade applications using technologies like React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask.
• Lead sprint-level technical delivery by breaking down requirements, identifying dependencies and risks, and coordinating work across engineering teams.
• Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing standards, documentation, secure coding practices, and adherence to Definition of Done requirements.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving developer blockers, clarifying requirements, and evaluating implementation tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to execute solution designs and elevate architecture decisions when appropriate.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD processes, automated testing, security requirements, release readiness, and deployment success.
• Mentor and coach engineers through code reviews, pair programming, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional learning opportunities.
• Support Agile delivery practices including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, daily standups, retrospectives, and progress tracking.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including API specifications, component documentation, architecture decision records, coding standards, and operational runbooks.
• Monitor application performance following releases and participate in troubleshooting, incident response, and corrective actions when needed.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members through coaching, professional development support, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Participate in recruiting activities, including technical interviews, candidate evaluations, and technical assessment reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen software quality, security, reliability, maintainability, and development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including at least two years in a senior or lead-level development role with technical accountability.
• Proven experience with full-stack development, including frontend and backend technologies such as React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask.
• Strong ability to write, review, and maintain secure, scalable, and production-ready code.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation standards.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, cloud platforms, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure coding methodologies, automated testing frameworks, SAST tools, deployment gates, and OWASP Top 10 concepts.
• Experience working in Agile environments with responsibilities that include planning, estimation, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and retrospective participation.
• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, code reviews, knowledge transfer, and constructive feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical debt, delivery risks, security concerns, and quality issues.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation practices, including creation of technical standards, reusable patterns, specifications, and operational guidance.
• Able to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership and team support.
• Experience providing performance feedback, supporting professional development, and guiding team execution.
• Participation in hiring processes, including reviewing technical assessments, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidate fit.
• Commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, engineering excellence, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Skills

• Full-stack development experience.
• Technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Agile methodologies and practices.
• DevSecOps principles and secure coding practices.
• CI/CD pipeline management.
• RESTful API design and consumption.
• SQL database management.
• Cloud platform usage.
• Automated testing frameworks.
• OWASP Top 10 concepts understanding.
• Technical documentation creation.
• Performance feedback and professional development support.
• Hiring process involvement.
• Continuous learning and improvement commitment.

Benefits

Cherry Bekaert offers a competitive compensation package based on performance, a comprehensive benefits program, and opportunities for career growth and personal well-being. Please visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ for more details.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $124,900 - $199,800 per year.

Schedule

This role is hybrid and can be based in any of Cherry Bekaert’s nationwide office locations.