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The Software Developer Lead is responsible for leading digital development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure product solutions in alignment with SCI’s Digital strategy. This role involves defining and executing a development strategy, managing the cross-product development roadmap, overseeing technical execution, ensuring adherence to architectural standards, and developing talent within the team. The Development Lead works closely with the product managers to deliver products in a timely manner and align them with digital and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the technical design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and features.
• Drive technical excellence, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and system design.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Architect scalable, robust, and secure software solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential application.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to a team of software developers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Assist in setting team goals, priorities, and work assignments.
• Contribute to the professional growth and development of team members.
• Participate in the hiring process for new team members.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Oversee the full software development life cycle (SDLC) for assigned projects.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and impediments to project progress.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software within budget.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Information Technology

Job Location: US-TX - Houston