Sr Technical Lead
TIAA · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$147k–$178k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Sr Technical Lead is responsible for leading analysis, programming, and configuration of end user applications or systems software including both systems analysis and programming or configuration of packaged products created by third parties. While working as a thought leader within the department, this job recommends operational strategies and plans that have direct impact on results. This role also influences business decisions made by leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develops strategy and roadmap for delivering innovation and automation while analyzing detailed business requirements and specifications for the application.
- Configures internally developed applications and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using programming, scripting, and database languages.
- Plans application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.
- Maintains relationships with clients while communicating with IT and business management and monitors prompt response and support for technical issues.
- Receives activity and progress reports regarding applications systems analysis and programming sections
- Lead process improvements, cost reduction efforts, tool development to improve the software development and support process in a way that reduces complexity, improves service, and reduces cost.
- Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- 8 Years Required; 10 Years Preferred Work Experience
- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
- Career Level: 10IC
Skills
- Java & Microservices Architecture (5+ years): Java, Spring Boot, Spring, REST APIs, microservices architecture, service-to-service communication, Apache Kafka, event-driven microservices
- Frontend & Full-Stack Development (5+ years): React, Next.js, component-based UI development
- Databases (5+ years): Oracle Database, SQL, MongoDB, Neo4j, graph databases
- Rules & Decision Engineering (3+ years): Easy Rules, rule engines, business-rule orchestration, dynamic decisioning, rule-based processing
- Cloud, Containers & Platform Engineering (3+ years): AWS, AWS SDK, Docker, OpenShift, containerized microservices, cloud-native application development
- Preferred Skills: AI & Intelligent Applications: AI/ML integration, MCP, LLM-enabled applications, AWS Kiro; demonstrated ability to research emerging technologies and lead proof of concept initiatives; partner with business stakeholders to align on goals and tim