Team Lead of Platform Development

Business Centric Technology; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Family support

Job summary

Business Centric Technology in Carrollton, TX seeks a Team Lead of Platform Development to drive innovation and lead a skilled team. You will balance hands-on technical work with leadership to deliver high-quality platforms on schedule and mentor growth across the group.

Requirements include 8+ years in software development, 2+ years in leadership, and a strong backend/frontend + API and database skill set. The role is on-site in Carrollton, Texas with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience and strong full stack capabilities.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or people management.
• Proven ability to lead multi-system projects with modern stacks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of developers, providing coaching and feedback.
• Drive the development roadmap and align with platform strategy.
• Set objectives, track progress, and address risks proactively.
• Run daily standups, ensure transparent delivery, and manage blockers.
• Maintain high engineering standards and testing strategies.
• Document architecture, APIs, and operational procedures.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training or hiring.

Skills

Full Stack Development

Technical Leadership

Frontend Frameworks

APIs & Microservices

Relational Databases

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Angular

React

.NET

Node.js

SQL

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 in Carrollton, TX.

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.