Development Lead

Jobtailor

North Carolina

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead production-grade applications built with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask. You will break down work, coordinate across teams, and uphold secure, scalable coding standards.

You will mentor engineers, contribute to API design, and collaborate with Solution Architects and DevOps for CI/CD and deployment readiness in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional software development experience with senior/lead exposure.
Proven experience with full-stack development (React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, Flask).
Strong ability to write, review, and maintain secure, scalable production code.
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs; OpenAPI/Swagger.
Knowledge of SQL databases, cloud platforms, Docker, CI/CD, and modern delivery practices.
Understanding DevSecOps, secure coding, automated testing, and OWASP Top 10.
Experience in Agile environments; planning, estimation, backlog refinement, sprint execution.
Mentoring engineers through coaching, code reviews, and knowledge transfer.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain production-grade applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask.
Lead sprint-level technical delivery by breaking down requirements and coordinating work across teams.
Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing standards, and secure coding practices.
Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving blockers and evaluating tradeoffs.
Collaborate with Solution Architects to execute designs and elevate architecture decisions.
Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD, testing, security, and deployment readiness.
Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
Support Agile delivery with backlog refinement, planning, estimation, and standups.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including API specs and architecture records.
Monitor performance post-release and participate in incident response and remediation.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Python

Flask

Code reviews

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

OpenAPI/Swagger

SAST tools

Job description

Design, develop, test, and maintain production-grade applications using technologies such as 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.
Ability 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.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a focus on React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask, while leading Agile practices and mentoring engineering teams. Proven ability to ensure software quality, security, and maintainability through effective documentation and adherence to coding standards.

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