Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom provides high-speed internet, television, and phone services to communities across the United States. The Lead Software Engineer leads software development teams, oversees system-level application design and testing, resolves complex technical problems, and drives quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Leads teams of 5 or more people that develop, test, and fix defects in application software
- Leads the preparation and review of application software designs at the system level. The scope of design will frequently include multiple systems supporting company-wide business processes
- Leads cross-functional work teams in preparing work estimates and project schedules for all technical work on projects. Mentors team members in the development of work plans
- Leads work teams in resolving complex problems which are frequently unique, require creative problem solving and advanced technical skills, and frequently span multiple systems and may cross team boundaries
- Maintains authoritative knowledge of all systems within the scope of the team's responsibility. Provides a consultative role to business process owners in the use and modification of system software. Maintains expert-level knowledge of software development best practices, tools, and methodologies that are recognized within the company
- Leads teams focused on quality and continuous improvement initiatives across business units within the company
Skills
- * Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
- * 5+ years experience in software development or testing
- * Knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and tools
- * Knowledge of project management methodologies, practices, and tools
- * Knowledge of one more programming language used by the team
- * Knowledge of software testing practices and tools
- * Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools
- * Ability to travel as needed for company business and professional development
- * Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for system implementations and resolving system problems
- * Knowledge of business analysis practices and business process modeling
- * Knowledge of quality management and quality improvement practices
- * Knowledge of team leadership skills, practices, and behaviors
- * Knowledge of techniques, tools, and applicable laws to conduct effective and legal interviews
- * Knowledge of techniques for writing and presenting business proposals to management
- * Knowledge of effective writing and public speaking skills. Ability to convey complex information to general audiences
Benefits
- This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Medical Coverage.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Dental Coverage.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Vision Coverage.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Life Insurance.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to a 401(k) Plan.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment).
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance.
- Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs.
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to TDS Service Discounts.
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to Education Assistance.
- Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to Paid Volunteer Time.
- All associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.
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