Engineering Team Lead

Vizient; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive the success of an engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development lifecycle of complex software solutions, ensuring excellence in design and deployment. You will lead efforts in integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence tools, while also mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence technical decisions and contribute to strategic discussions, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that values professional growth and personal development. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong programming skills in multiple technologies and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable software systems.
• Promote a healthy work environment and foster collaboration.

Skills

C#

Java

.Net Core

Python

Angular

JavaScript

CI/CD

Application Security

Microservices

Distributed Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will play a key part in the success of an engineering team, balancing technical and leadership responsibilities. You will manage the development lifecycle of complex software solutions, ensuring excellence in design, development, and deployment. You will support team dynamics by promoting a healthy work environment, offering constructive feedback, resolving conflicts, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including code reviews, testing mindset, continuous integration, deployment practices (CI/CD), application security, and continuous pairing.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technical decisions with business goals and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Participate in regular retrospectives for development teams to review processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coach, mentor, and provide a direct point of contact for engineers and bridge results combining engineering and leadership.
• Lead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into the development lifecycle, exploring solutions such as automated code generation, and intelligent testing frameworks.
• Interface with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Architecture team, Practice Managers, CloudOps and Security teams on project status, progress, and potential risks.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly preferred.
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience designing and delivering scalable, complex software solutions, with hands-on experience in architecture, microservices, and distributed systems required.
• Skilled in modern software development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, application security, code review standards, implementing and testing best practices required.
• Strong programming skills and hands-on experience in multiple programming technologies such as C#, Java, .Net Core, Python, Angular, and JavaScript required.
• Experience working with cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud required.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, with the ability to break down complex projects, manage timelines, and proactively identify and mitigate risks required.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated Hiring Range: At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $117,600.00 to $206,000.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.