Job Title: Software Development Lead

Company Name: Transaction Network Services

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,6,Locations,In-Office,or,Remote,151K-183K,Annually,Senior,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/software-development-manager/7208113

Job Description: An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives.  Come join the excellence!OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Development Lead to guide a small team of developers focused on building and enhancing our suite of Financial Markets software products. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise, people management, and cross-functional coordination with direct involvement in the software development process. The ideal enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving processes and collaborating across teams to deliver stable, high-quality software.ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesHands-On Development & Technical LeadershipDrive the technical vision and develop an architectural roadmap for the suite of productsContribute directly to development efforts as needed – writing, reviewing and troubleshooting code in Java, Spring, JavaScript (Vue.js or similar) and SQLLead development initiatives, ensuring quality, scalability and maintainabilityGuide the team in applying sound engineering practices, code standards and design principlesIdentify and execute UI/UX improvements to elevate product usability and customer satisfactionTeam Leadership & ManagementDirectly manage a team of software developers, including hiring, performance reviews, and career developmentMentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learningEncourage best practices through code reviews, pair programming, and continuous learningProcess Improvement & ToolingDevelop and refine development processes, including source control, deployment, CI/CD, and environment managementCollaborate with internal groups to ensure developers have the necessary hardware, software, and toolsCross-Functional CollaborationServe as the primary escalation point for customer-facing issues from the support team, including direct involvement in investigations and customer communications as neededWork closely with Product Management to translate product requirements into actionable development plans and timelinesCommunicate project status, risks, and updates to internal stakeholders and customersQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2+ years providing technical leadership or mentoringStrong hands-on experience with modern web development technologies, including:Java, Spring FrameworkVue.js (or similar JavaScript frameworks)PostgreSQL or other relational databasesExperience building and maintain web-deployed or SaaS applications.Familiarity with software development best practices, including agile methodologies, CI/CD, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.Strong problem-solving and debugging skillsClear, collaborative communication style and willingness to work cross-functionally Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with financial markets, exchanges, market data and market data vendor platformsExperience working in a fast-paced software environment.Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).Experience improving QA or test automation.For this role, we anticipate paying $151,000K-$183,000K annually. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. TNS offers a competitive benefit package including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and a 401K plan with company match. If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.