Team Lead Java Software Engineer at FastBridge Learning (Minneapolis, MN)

Full-Time, Direct Hire Role (not contract)

Note: We are seeking candidates local to Minnesota and we regret that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role, both now and in the future.  

Do you enjoy being the "go-to" resource for your team? Are you seeking a working Team Lead role where you continue to write code? Do you possess at least 5 years of experience in a professional programming role coupled with strong communication and leadership skills? Have you found yourself wanting to be part of an organization where you are recognized as an individual and given opportunities to grow, advance and continuously learn? If you answered YES to these questions, read on!

You could be our next Team Lead Java Engineer at FastBridge Learning, based in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Serving as the point of contact and leader of a scrum team consisting of Java Engineers, Database Developers and QA Analysts, you will unleash your superpowers with  Java, Amazon Web Services, and full-stack experience (from browser to database) to develop our flagship web application - Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST),  as well as new products. This is a hands-on role without HR responsibilities.

In return, you can expect a total compensation package with additional perks that includes base plus bonus, 100% paid premiums for you for health insurance and 75% for your dependents,  401k with company match ,generous variable paid time off program that is virtually unlimited outside of peak times and releases, free snacks, company-sponsored team outings, executive coaching, paid learning and development opportunities, open and collaborative environment, 12 paid company holidays, access to premium amenities including a gym, sleep pods, outdoor patio...and MORE! 

We will keep you moving at a fast pace as you perform the following core essential functions:

• Lead scrum team consisting of Java and database engineers, and QA analysts

• Ensure scrum team is working together to set and achieve common sprint goals

• Advocate for best practices in code quality, design quality, and SDLC processes

• Coordinate with product team to prioritize and plan sprint and project goals

• Collaborate with team members, peers and research staff to implement new application features and reports

• Work hands-on architecting , designing, and developing technology solutions

• Effectively communicate with other teams and team leads to share knowledge and goals across the project delivery organization

• Evaluate and introduce new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and software quality

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the application through analysis, coding of features and tests, writing clear documentation, and problem resolution

• Collaborate with peers to implement, test, and maintain effective and elegant application logic

• Team with TechOps to implement solutions to drive application efficiency and performance

What You Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of working experience in a professional programming position

• Previous team leadership experience preferred

• Extensive experience with server-side Java, and comfortable working full-stack from browser to database

• Strong knowledge of JSPs, Servlets, Spring, and Hibernate, deployed to Linux

• Strong knowledge of at least one relational database system (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB2)

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete multiple complex technical tasks

• Experience working in an Agile environment

• Comfortable documenting and communicating technical content to non-technical staff

• Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem solving abilities

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related field; OR equivalent experience

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