Team Lead Application Development - Mapping & Staking Software (ESRI, GIS)

For more than 50 years, NISC has developed and implemented enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1,200+ utilities and broadband providers across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven, and value-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through innovative software products, services, and outstanding customer support.

About the role

The Software Development Team Lead will be part of an agile development team, building and working on our Mapping & Staking product and our cloud platform. This team is responsible for managing GIS data used throughout our enterprise suite of applications, including web and desktop applications. The application allows NISC Members to enter and maintain mapping data, find relationships, identify trends, and enable multiple workstations to view enterprise utility or telecommunication maps (e.g., power lines or fiber internet cables). The Team Lead ensures comprehensive contract and integration test coverage, provides technical and team leadership through mentoring, coaching, and hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Takes ownership for development efforts and productivity of the engineering team.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues.
• Coach direct reports and ensure quality standards and best practices for an effective SDLC.
• Supply progress reports to management.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and divisions.
• Commit and test production code.
• Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Identify and act upon areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Drive application and process improvement.
• Assess individual and team performance, set goals and objectives.
• Participate in the selection and hiring of new employees.
• Assist Department Manager with establishing action plans for key strategic projects and technical direction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software development, software requirements, or other applicable technical areas.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience with GIS, ESRI, or ArcGIS preferred.
• Experience with Java, C#, Angular, JavaScript, or Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud technologies/architectures, preferably AWS.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, Bamboo, or Rundeck.
• Strong delegation, prioritization, coaching, and feedback delivery skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations of a high-volume team.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred).

Schedule

Hybrid from one of our office locations: Atlanta, GA; Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; or Mandan, ND. Minimum of 3 days per week in-office, with Tuesday and Wednesday required. The third required day is flexible based on candidate and supervisor agreement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC; potential to earn up to $800 additional annually through the Wellness Rewards program.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Fully covered life insurance (up to 3x annual base salary).
• Fully covered short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) (traditional or Roth) with employee match up to 6% and employer 4% salary base contributions.
• PTO accrual based on years of service, 120 Life Leave Event hours, 9 paid holidays, and an annual holiday week.
• $2,500 interest-free technology loan program.
• $25,000 employee educational assistance program.
• Volunteer, wellness, family events, and other employee activities organized by committees.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and dependents.
• Benevolence Committee support for financial hardships (e.g., unexpected medical bills, funerals).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Employees must be able to see and communicate, maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.