Software Engineering Technical Lead

About the role

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals. At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure. And we’d like to invite you to join us.

Responsibilities

• Implement applications using microservices architecture style
• Perform code reviews
• Coordinate team work tasks
• Lead requirements analysis and system architecture, to include building database schemas and selecting the best development approach
• Technical specification and tasks estimation
• Perform Scrum ceremonies (PG, retrospective etc.)
• Mentor team members
• Prepare technical documentation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experience
• Seven or more years of Software Engineering experience with a focus on APIs and system integration
• Prior experience working with front-end technologies, such as Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, as well as back-end technologies, such as Java (8+), Spring framework (Boot, Security), Hibernate (JPA), SQL, REST
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of portal software, design, and development
• Experience working with or leading offshore Software Developers
• Strong technical documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience working with Microservices architecture
• Prior experience determining project requirements and developing work schedules for the team
• Experience with D3.js and Three.js (WebGL)
• Basic knowledge of OAuth
• Experience with Scala

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences at all levels of management
• Able to use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking
• Focus on scope, tone, and quality of processes and their respective documentation, as well as the associated goals, priorities, deadlines, and weaknesses
• Ability to work independently, with supervision, on a project of varying complexity

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program