Team Lead, Software Engineering

Harvest Group; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Group is seeking a Team Lead, Software Engineering in Rogers, AR. The role leads a cross-functional engineering team, delivering enterprise software aligned with business goals and architectural standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software development, 2+ years in people leadership, and strong C#/.NET experience. Hybrid collaboration and ongoing mentorship are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience managing or leading software developers.
• Senior-level proficiency in C#, .NET, or related technologies.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum environments.
• DevOps practices and automated testing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional software development team and oversee project delivery.
• Provide hands-on development support and architectural guidance.
• Contribute to design, development, and enhancement of software applications.
• Partner with product stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Uphold architectural standards and ensure scalability and security.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Software development

Mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Tools

C#

.NET

Azure

Docker

Job description

Harvest Group was founded with the vision to create a workplace that celebrates and supports the whole person.

We want you to keep being you…just working with us.

Life is flexible, work should be too.

We love being together at the office but we know that productivity looks different for everyone. We encourage a culture of flexible work and take work/life balance seriously.

Benefits for everyone.

We are proud to offer a full benefits package designed to support our people in every stage of life. 401k contributions, 22 days of PTO, 12 holidays, pet insurance, and more.

We like each other.

From company-wide events to sub-team outings, we take the time to connect outside of the office. Picnics, pickleball, escape rooms, happy hours, you name it.

What does being a values led culture really mean? Our values are not a set it and forget it bunch of words to check the box. We have many practical ways we weave our values into the fabric of our daily life at Harvest, including our annual values awards and quarterly values team meeting where we share tangible stories of our teammates living out our values in their personal and professional lives. We live and breathe our values in the way we serve our clients and our people.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

The secret recipe of Harvest is the culture, it is a place where you feel valued and cared for. Being surrounded by great people who help you grow and be a better person, is a blessing!

Mahmoud People & Culture

It's special to work at a place that values you not just for what you can contribute but for who you actually are. As a mom, my priority is my family & I truly feel that Harvest wants me to keep it that way, all while supporting me to do my best work.

The people at Harvest are humble, honest, authentic, caring, fun and lead by example every day. How can you not love a company that loves you, invests in you, and believes in you?

My team is passionate, competitive, smart and cares about each other deeply as well as serving our clients well and delivering awesome results.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

The secret recipe of Harvest is the culture, it is a place where you feel valued and cared for. Being surrounded by great people who help you grow and be a better person, is a blessing!

Mahmoud People & Culture

It's special to work at a place that values you not just for what you can contribute but for who you actually are. As a mom, my priority is my family & I truly feel that Harvest wants me to keep it that way, all while supporting me to do my best work.

The people at Harvest are humble, honest, authentic, caring, fun and lead by example every day. How can you not love a company that loves you, invests in you, and believes in you?

My team is passionate, competitive, smart and cares about each other deeply as well as serving our clients well and delivering awesome results.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Meredith Sr. National Account manager

The secret recipe of Harvest is the culture, it is a place where you feel valued and cared for. Being surrounded by great people who help you grow and be a better person, is a blessing!

Mahmoud People & Culture

It's special to work at a place that values you not just for what you can contribute but for who you actually are. As a mom, my priority is my family & I truly feel that Harvest wants me to keep it that way, all while supporting me to do my best work.

The people at Harvest are humble, honest, authentic, caring, fun and lead by example every day. How can you not love a company that loves you, invests in you, and believes in you?

My team is passionate, competitive, smart and cares about each other deeply as well as serving our clients well and delivering awesome results.

I’m a people person, and the people I get to engage with here at HG are top notch. My co-workers, the brands we represent, and our retailer contacts are outstanding.

Every year, the Harvest Group team comes together for Big Meeting—three days of connection, collaboration, and vision-casting. From strategic sessions to beloved traditions like the Harvest Group Band, karaoke, and our Values Dinner, it’s where we celebrate what makes our culture special and the people who bring it to life.

Position:Team Lead, Software Engineering

Location: Rogers, AR

Job Id:634

# of Openings:1

Harvest Group is an integrated commerce agency that helps high-growth consumer brands win in today's complex retail landscape. Since 2006, we've partnered with some of the world's most recognized brands to navigate the intersection of in-store and digital commerce, retail media, and social platforms across leading retailers including Walmart, Sam's Club, Target, Amazon, Costco, and Kroger.

What sets Harvest Group apart is our connected approach. By aligning strategy, execution, and insights across every stage of the retail journey—and powering that work through our proprietary technology platform—we help brands create sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.

But our success starts with our people.

At Harvest Group, our culture and values shape how we work, serve our clients, and support one another. We believe in building meaningful relationships, pursuing excellence with humility, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do their best work while continuing to grow professionally and personally.

Our commitment to our people has earned recognition as one of the nation's best workplaces, including:

• Inc. Best Places to Work (2025, 2026)
• Great Place to Work Certified (2024)
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women (2024)
• Fortune Best Medium Workplaces (2024)
• Fortune Best Consulting & Professional Services Workplaces (2024)
• Business Intelligence Group Best Places to Work (2023)

Our Values

• Integrity – Doing what is right in all things
• Relationship – Pursuing depth, trust, and collaboration
• Service – Laboring for others with humility and care
• Excellence – Delivering extraordinary performance and results with humility
• Journey – Embracing our past and planning for our future with faith

Description

TheTeam Lead -Software Engineering roleis responsible for crafting and owning valuable solutions to business problems. This role will create innovative software, adhere to best practices, and ensure the sustainability of enterprise-level applications.

Our approach to servicing our employees is grounded in our values. To deliver excellence for our Harvest Group employees, we do require that this role is based in Rogers (AR) or Cincinnati (OH). If you are applying but do not currently reside in one of these markets, please note that relocation will not be covered by Harvest Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional software development team, overseeingproject delivery, technical execution, and professional developmentof team members.
• Serve astechnical leadon assigned projects, providing hands-on development support and architectural guidance alongside the team.
• Contribute directly to thedesign, development, and enhancementof new and existing software applications, ensuring solutionsarealignedwith business goals and enterprise architecture standards.
• Partner with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and other technology leaders totranslate business needs into technical solutionsand drive initiatives forward.
• Uphold and evolve Harvest’sarchitectural standards, participating in system design discussions and ensuring adherence to best practices around scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies includingsprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, ensuring predictable delivery and continuous improvement.
• Manage team performance throughgoal setting, regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Mentor developers by providing guidance on technical challenges, code quality, and best practices, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Participate in and facilitatecode reviews, promoting high engineering standards, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolvecomplex technical issues, balancing short-term fixes with long-term maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to supportdeployment, monitoring, and operational stabilityof applications.
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities related to delivery, process, or technology.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience insoftware development, with a strong track record of solving complex business problems.
• 2+ years of experiencemanaging or leading software developers, including performance management and mentoring.
• Senior-level proficiency inC#, .NET, or related technologies, with the ability to design and implement production-ready solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding ofsoftware design principles, data structures, and common architectural and design patterns.
• Comfortable working inAgile/Scrum environments, including collaboration with product and business partners.
• Experience withDevOps practices, including source control, branching strategies, deployment approaches, and automated testing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to balancehands-on development responsibilitieswith leadership and people management duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or working withincloud-basedarchitectures, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity withcontainerization technologiessuch as Docker.
• Experience participating in or supportingCI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release automation.
• Previous experience acting as atechnical lead or architecton medium to large-scale projects.
• Exposure to performance tuning, application monitoring, or production support in a live environment.

Our heart at Harvest is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusivity, authenticity, mutual respect, professionalism, and growth. Harvest Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, creed, color, religion, age, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Harvest Group will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Harvest Group does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), military service and/or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.