Team Lead of Platform Development

Business Centric Technology; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage for you and/or

50% 401(K) match up to IRS maximum

20 days PTO + 10 holidays

Family support programs and caregiver/

Job summary

Business Centric Technology in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Team Lead of Platform Development to steer a talented group of developers in building core platforms and mission‑critical applications onsite. You will blend hands‑on technical leadership with strategic planning, oversee delivery, coaching, and ensure alignment with business goals and platform strategy.

The role includes 35 remote days per year. Compensation includes $210K‑$265K OTE (Base: $165K‑$210K plus 25‑30% bonus) with full

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development with strong full‑stack experience.
• 2+ years in formal or informal leadership or people management.
• Strong background across backend, frontend, APIs, and databases.
• Experience delivering multi‑system solutions using Scrum or Waterfall.
• Excellent communication and ability to translate tech topics for non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of developers, providing coaching and feedback.
• Drive development roadmap and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Set objectives and measurable outcomes for the team and individuals.
• Run daily standups and delivery check‑ins to ensure transparency.
• Champion high engineering standards and code quality across the stack.
• Oversee testing strategies and reliable quality gates.
• Monitor progress, remove blockers, and adjust priorities to meet deadlines.
• Communicate progress and risks to technology leadership.
• Document architecture, designs, APIs, and operational procedures.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training or hiring.

Skills

Full stack development

Team leadership

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Backend: .NET/Node.js

Frontend: Angular/React

API design

Databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

The Team Lead of Platform Development will drive innovation and impact by leading a talented team of developers to build and maintain core platforms and mission‑critical applications. In this role, you’ll combine hands‑on technical expertise with strong leadership to guide your team in delivering high‑quality solutions on time while fostering growth, collaboration, and alignment with business objectives.

This is a direct‑hire role based in Carrollton, TX. Work onsite Mon - Fri. Each employee gets 35 remote days per year to use at their discretion.

COMP

$210K-$265K OTE (Base: $165K-$210K + 25-30% bonus)

WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS:

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(K) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO*, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs, including 8 weeks of Paid Primary Caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back‑up childcare

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead and inspire a team of developers, setting clear expectations while providing coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback to help them grow and succeed.
• Drive the team’s development roadmap, ensuring projects and priorities stay aligned with broader business goals and platform strategy.
• Set clear objectives and measurable outcomes for both the team and individual developers, keeping work on track and proactively addressing risks along the way.
• Run daily standups and delivery check‑ins, creating a culture of transparency, accountability, and predictable delivery.
• Champion strong engineering standards, continuously improving coding practices, design patterns, and architecture across the stack.
• Promote high‑quality development by ensuring effective testing strategies (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end) and reliable quality gates.
• Keep projects moving forward by monitoring progress, removing blockers, and adjusting priorities to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Communicate clearly with technology leadership, providing visibility into progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of architecture, designs, APIs, and operational procedures for platform components.
• Identify skills gaps on the team and partner with management to address them via training, mentoring, or hiring.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including significant experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal technical leadership or people‑management role.
• Strong technical background across multiple areas such as back‑end services (e.g., .NET, Node.js), web UI frameworks (e.g., Angular/React), APIs/microservices, and databases.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams delivering complex, multi‑system solutions using project methodologies (Scrum or Waterfall).
• Proven ability to set priorities, manage multiple streams of work, and hold teams accountable to commitments and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for non‑technical audiences.