Software Development Team Lead

Position Summary

The Software Development Team Lead provides leadership direction to the technical team in the delivery of software project components and technical expertise. Collaborates with the Designer, Business and Systems Analysts, Project Manager, and developers on various projects. Focuses on application product delivery aspects.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership for projects and serves as point of contact in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Develop vision for project including identification of and agreement on problems to be solved, identification of system stakeholders, system boundaries, and the description of primary system features.
• Analyze current business systems, determines scope and estimates effort for each element of scope.
• Afford assistance in designing GUI and software components.
• Perform requirement analysis including determination of Actors and Use Cases and the development of Business Use Cases and Systems Use Cases.
• Cook up development efforts, coordinate and lead code reviews, and ensure compliance with quality control processes.
• Construct various software components and validate completeness and quality.
• Afford assistance in monitoring project activities, define best practices and initiate process improvements.
• Supply input in hiring decisions and performance evaluations; mentor and motivate developers.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

When You Will Work

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Hybrid schedule, 4 days in office in Wyoming, MI with 1 day remote

What You'll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• Five to eight years previous software engineering experience with one year previous leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
• This position requires excellent leadership skills to mentor and motivate developers.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to resolve problems.
• Must have good time management and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and be able to work independently or within a team environment.
• Must be able to demonstrate drive and initiative, be highly motivated toward company, team, and individual results, and be able to maintain focus on priorities.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation, and ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives.

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Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Tobacco-Free Workplace

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Drug-Free Workplace

We conduct pre-employment drug tests.