Team Lead, Software Engineering

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid time off

Healthcare options

Retirement savings

Job summary

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention in Rockville, MD seeks a hands-on Team Lead to guide a dynamic squad of engineers developing and maintaining critical software applications.

This role blends active coding with mentorship and tactical management, bridging technical execution and project delivery to ensure scalable, secure, and cutting-edge solutions. The successful candidate has 8+ years in software development with 2–3 years in leadership, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in software development
• 2–3 years in formal or informal leadership capacity
• Expert-level proficiency in ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, SpringBoot, and Java

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and spend significant time coding, prototyping, and solving complex technical hurdles
• Drive innovation by adopting new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve velocity and code quality
• Provide deep architectural guidance and conduct rigorous code reviews across the stack
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks and manage execution with Agile practices
• Mentor and coach a team of engineers to foster learning, accountability, and high performance

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team management

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

ReactJS

NextJS

TypeScript

SpringBoot

Java

Job description

Description

Who is USP?

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.

At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.

USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Brief Job Overview

We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Team Lead to drive a dynamic squad of engineers in developing and maintaining critical software applications. This isn’t a "sit back and delegate" role; we need an innovator who leads from the front. The ideal candidate is a technical powerhouse who knows how to get the job done, balancing active coding with the mentorship and tactical management of a high-performing team. You will be the bridge between technical execution and project delivery, ensuring our solutions are scalable, secure, and cutting-edge.

How will YOU create impact here at USP?

As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.

Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

The Software Engineering Team Lead has the following responsibilities as the technical heartbeat of the team:

• Lead by Example: Spend a significant portion of your time "in the trenches" writing code, building prototypes, and solving the team's most complex technical hurdles.
• Drive Innovation: Actively identify and implement new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve development velocity and code quality.
• Technical Stewardship: Provide deep-dive architectural guidance and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure excellence in ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, and SpringBoot.
• Tactical Execution: Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks. You don’t just plan; you ensure the team executes with precision using Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies.
• Collaborate & Bridge: Work closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to manage expectations, mitigate technical risks, and provide transparent status updates.
• Mentor & Level-Up: Directly manage and coach a team of 6 engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and high accountability.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve: Act as the primary technical escalation point, utilizing your problem-solving "sixth sense" to unblock the team and keep projects on track.

Who is USP Looking For?

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of our mission, commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices, ability to quickly build credibility with stakeholders, along with the following competencies and experience:

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in software development, with at least 2–3 years in a formal or informal leadership capacity (Lead, Senior, or Principal level).
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in ReactJS, NextJS, TypeScript, SpringBoot, and Java. You should be comfortable jumping into any part of the stack.
• Execution Mindset: A proven "doer" who has successfully delivered enterprise-level projects from ideation to production.
• The "Innovator" Factor: Someone who stays ahead of industry trends and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo to build a better product.
• Communication: The ability to explain complex technical "whys" to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Additional Desired Preferences

• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS or Azure, and a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can pivot quickly when business needs change.
• Conflict Resolution: Ability to navigate team dynamics and stakeholder interests to find the best path forward.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Team Size: 6 Direct Reports (Mixed levels of seniority).

Focus: Mentorship, performance reviews, and technical career development.

Benefits

USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well‑being is protected.

Compensation

Base Salary Range: USD $134,100.00 – $173,900.00 annually.

Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.

Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.

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Job Category Information Technology

Job Type Full-Time