Development Team Lead Biloxi 5088

Responsible for leading a software engineering team to deliver software solutions to meet the requirements of the credit union. Use technical expertise to advise and mentor junior team members to create robust solutions. Leads the software engineering team in all aspects of the software development life cycle. Monitors the team's performance and adjusts processes to optimize the quality and quantity of the solutions delivered. Works closely with business partners in defining requirements for system applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Managerial duties consist of interviewing, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and the direct supervision of a medium sized subordinate group of employees (typically 6-10). Lead and coach team members to ensure timely, accurate and efficient completion of department functions. Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints within scope of authority. Assists with quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, and training of staff.

Essential Functions

• Oversee all current activities and projects assigned to subordinates and provides the Software Engineering Manager and senior management with regular progress reports and on-demand status updates.
• Coaches and directs the team in solving problems and provides support with difficult situations.
• Utilizes tact and knowledge to resolve issues, train on specific policies and procedural guidelines.
• Offers guidance, feedback, and training to maintain maximum accuracy and efficiency of workflow processes.
• Actively works to build and develop the team and enhance their knowledge using individual development plans and other channels and resources.
• Actively works with Product Owner and Product Manager on backlog refinement, story creation, and backlog prioritization.
• Participates in backlog review and prioritization meetings with the Product Owner and business units.
• Rapidly turn requirements into high quality applications which are robust enough for a trading desk and minimize risk.
• Advanced ability to design, develop, test, debug, implement and maintain applications and services in one of the following languages: PowerOn, C#, JavaScript, and Python.
• Symitar Experience is highly desired.
• Develop custom applications as defined by project teams, vendors, and/or other organizational roles.
• Collaborate with Project Management and other developers to understand design requirements and provide estimates for development.
• Work as part of a growing, agile development team to deliver an engaging, impactful user experience.
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance Analysts to identify test cases and devise efficient, scalable testing processes.
• Stay current with the latest development best practices and share your findings with the team.
• Adhere to product build and release schedules and strategies.
• Adheres to the change management process for all changes made to system components by creating specifications in a manner that allows for notification to affected parties and recovery from the change in the event it is necessary.
• Contributes technical knowledge and understanding of applications to training programs, support documentation, and operating procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with all Federal regulations including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
• Utilizes The Member Advantage AIDINC system to identify potential member (internal or external) service needs which can be met through the sale of credit union products and services, or adherence to the department's policy and procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in training of new team members.
• Provides back-up for team members where needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Equivalent to a college degree (BS or BA in a relevant field). Graduate degree is a plus., * Three or more years of similar or related experience in Software Engineering/Development.
• Experienced with APIs, including web services.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Formal leadership training preferred.
• Advanced experience with at least two of the following development languages/tools: PowerOn, C#, JavaScript, Python, SQL Server, ARCU, Power BI, UiPath, Git/GitHub.
• Experience working on a small development team in an agile environment.
• Proficient in client-side and server-side debugging methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail & passion to learn new software technologies.
• Natural aptitude for both teaching and learning from others in a collaborative team environment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of financial institution operation and business processes including technology solutions used in financial institution operations.
• Excellent communication/influence skills required, including reports; presentations; group facilitation skills; ability to develop professional relationships.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple tasks concurrently. Must be able to redirect priorities based upon current workload (ability to react to current situations).
• Demonstrate teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate conceptual thinking and analytical skills.
• Must be able to perform all functions independently with minimal supervision in a reasonable amount of time.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends.

Interpersonal Skills

A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work may involve motivating, influencing, or training others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Computer Skills, While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit, kneel, crouch, stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The individual is frequently required to stand and walk. The individual is frequently required to be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds., Extensive use of desktop computer is required. The noise level is that of a normal office environment. When working in designated secured areas, elevated noise levels are present.

Keesler Federal Credit Union team members enjoy competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% match on the first 5% contributed by you
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Competitive Scholarships
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits