Job Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a Developer Team Lead with experience in full-stack development, supporting and architecting web and mobile applications, and building APIs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a strong team player, and a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This role will be instrumental in defining development standards, delivering high-quality products, and driving future innovations.

Location & Schedule:

• Full-time, on-site role
• Based in the Fort Worth, Texas area (must reside in DFW Metroplex or surrounding areas)
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a development team, including career planning, knowledge sharing, and acting as an escalation point
• Forecast team staffing needs and address skill gaps
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Write high-quality, testable code following industry best practices
• Architect and develop scalable, resilient platforms aligned with the product roadmap
• Coordinate multiple development initiatives simultaneously
• Research new technologies and provide guidance on adoption
• Create technical requirements and provide trusted development estimates
• Enhance team velocity and enforce quality standards
• Implement and ensure unit test coverage and/or test-driven development
• Maintain legacy systems and identify areas for improvement
• Communicate project status, roadblocks, and updates to management
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and external partners
• Comply with configuration management and change control policies
• Deeply understand products and systems to optimize performance and functionality
• Adapt to changing priorities and proactively seek solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 7 years of full-stack development experience with high proficiency in both front-end and back-end development
• Proven leadership and team motivation skills
• Experience working with multiple levels of management and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, reprioritize tasks, and take initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with Node.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks
• Experience with Angular, React, React Native, or similar front-end libraries
• Experience with REST, SOAP, and/or GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms and IaaS/PaaS offerings
• Proficient with GIT source control
• Knowledge of design patterns and scalable application design
• Experience with 24x7, high-volume, mission-critical, data-driven applications
• Strong knowledge of relational (MySQL, T-SQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
• Experience in application scaling and load testing

Preferred Skills:

• AI/LLM development experience
• DevOps experience
• Mobile development experience
• Familiarity with mocking frameworks
• Experience with geolocation data and distance algorithms
• Experience with Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar testing frameworks
• Microservices architecture experience
• Continuous Integration/Deployment experience
• HTML5/CSS/SASS knowledge
• Experience in industries such as logistics, transportation, or fintech