Software Engineering Team Lead

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Team Lead to lead a high‑performing technical team while staying hands‑on in building the applications and tools that power the organization. This hybrid leadership role blends strategic product direction with active development, managing a team of 5–7 to deliver reliable, scalable internal products. This role is for a player‑coach with a sports or event‑driven background who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑energy environments and wants to take their leadership to the next level. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5–7 technical contributors Stay hands‑on with development—contributing code and guiding projects Collaborate with the Product team constantly Gather requirements directly from stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions Manage a portfolio of internal applications, tools, and processes Evaluate and implement vendor and third‑party solutions Uphold security, reliability, and quality through code reviews and best practices Communicate product value and technical achievements across the organization Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of product or application development with hands‑on coding experience 2+ years managing and mentoring technical teams Strong technical foundation with ability to teach and guide junior developers Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions Strong communication skills and ability to advocate for technical work Flexibility to support games and events Experience in sports, entertainment, or live‑event environments Master’s degree or advanced technical training Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern dev frameworks Background with vendor evaluation, internal tools, automation, or DevOps Knowledge of agile development and product management practices Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Sports Teams and Clubs, Software Development, and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports #J-18808-Ljbffr