Development Lead

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP is seeking a Development Lead to guide our Development & Engineering team in a hybrid role across frontend and backend technologies. You will mentor engineers and drive secure, high-quality software within an Agile framework, collaborating with Solution Architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

You will design and deliver production-grade applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience including lead-level accountability.
• Proven full-stack development experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python and Flask.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and OpenAPI/Swagger standards.

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 reviews, testing standards, and secure coding practices.
• Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving blockers and tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects to execute designs and elevate architecture decisions.
• Partner with DevOps to support CI/CD, automated testing, security requirements, and deployment readiness.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
• Support Agile delivery practices including backlog refinement and sprint planning.

Skills

Full-stack development

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

OpenAPI/Swagger

RESTful APIs

Job description

At Cherry Bekaert, we are building modern, scalable technology solutions that help drive innovation across the firm. We are seeking a Development Lead to join our Development & Engineering team. This hybrid role can be based in any of Cherry Bekaert’s nationwide office locations and offers an opportunity to combine hands‑on software engineering with technical leadership and team development. The ideal candidate brings strong full‑stack development experience, a passion for mentoring engineers, and a commitment to delivering secure, high‑quality solutions in an Agile environment.

As a senior engineering leader, you will play a key role in guiding development efforts across frontend and backend technologies while helping advance engineering excellence, delivery quality, and continuous improvement practices. You will collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Development Engineers, DevOps professionals, and business stakeholders to deliver production‑ready solutions that support Cherry Bekaert’s strategic objectives.

As a Development Lead, you will:

• 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

What you bring to the role:

• 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.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high‑quality benefits program (https://careers.cbh.com/benefits/) which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$124,900 - $199,800 per year

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm’s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States.Cherry Bekaert will not provideworksponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us onLinkedIn,Instagram, Twitterand Facebook.

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