Remote IT Team Lead - AppDev & Strategy

Border States; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 117,263 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. is seeking an IT Team Lead AppDev in Fargo, ND (or Remote) to drive strategy, execution, and delivery of applications across Customer Technology. You will supervise developers, align with stakeholders, and ensure scalable, secure product outcomes.

The role focuses on translating complex business requirements into technical deliverables, owning the backlog, and guiding cross-functional teams to improve speed, reliability, and user value.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or related role.
• Strong experience with shared services, enterprise software platforms, or technology solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.
• Background in software platform management, resource management, and project management.
• Experience managing customer, vendor relationships or external partners.

Responsibilities

• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Developers and technical team members.
• Co-defines and executes product strategies, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals.
• Co-develops and maintains a scalable roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements based on business value with Business Partner.
• Ensure that all development efforts are customer-centric and focused on delivering value to end users.
• Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Guide the team in designing scalable, maintainable, and secure application architectures.

Skills

Leadership

Product ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Software development lifecycle

Roadmap planning

Security/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Border States Industries, Inc. is seeking an IT Team Lead AppDev in Fargo, ND (or Remote) to drive strategy, execution, and delivery of applications across Customer Technology. You will supervise developers, align with stakeholders, and ensure scalable, secure product outcomes.

The role focuses on translating complex business requirements into technical deliverables, owning the backlog, and guiding cross-functional teams to improve speed, reliability, and user value.