Team Leader - Applications Development

Location: Hybrid- Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

What work will you perform?

The software development Team Lead is a strategic and hands-on leadership role designed for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of advanced technology and team management. The ideal candidate will possess a background in Machine Learning (AI/ML), Microsoft .net, IBMi RPG development, DB2 database management, or other technologies. This role is critical in leading cross-functional teams towards delivering innovative software solutions that power business transformation.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of talented developers guiding them through every stage of the software development lifecycle and support for enterprise solutions that adhere to department standards of quality, security, and performance.
• Monitor productivity to ensure work is completed on a timely basis and meets the required standards.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and guidance to a team of software engineers working across different platforms
• Communicate effectively and work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for team performance management, including goal setting, reviews, and feedback.
• Participate as an active learner and teacher of new technologies introduced into the technology stack.
• Initiate and lead execution of process improvements and researching of new technology.
• Coordinate work schedules and time off requests for direct reports
• Manages approvals and installation of software changes.
• Actively participate with team to resolve system issues and available to be on call.

Required Minimum Experience and Education:

• High-school Diploma or Equivalent
• 5 years of experience in managing teams supporting enterprise applications in a leadership role.

• 3 years of experience with IBMi systems developing in RPG and SQL.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A)
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and ML/Ops
• Experience other programming languages like (Python, .net, C#, Java)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Recent senior-level hands-on experience leading a team through all phases of custom back-office software development and support of large multi-platform systems.
• Experience managing team staff in the day-to-day execution of their jobs in an Agile, Kanban, and Hybrid environment
• Strong understanding of business processes and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborative team player dedicated to delivering quality products and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to identify multiple technical solutions and articulate relative strengths and weaknesses of the choices.
• Ability to set clear goals, provide guidance, and foster a high-performing team environment.
• Ability to stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in enterprise application management.
• Candidates will be required to work after hours and on the weekends as necessary. On call rotation is required.

Why work at Landstar?

Landstar is seeking hard-working and dedicated employees committed to exceeding the expectations of those we serve. We employ a highly diverse workforce and welcome employees from all cultures and backgrounds to our team.

Our workplace culture is second-to-none. Landstar provides a safe and professional work environment in which to thrive and grow. We offer competitive compensation, robust benefit plans including affordable medical plans, employer 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition assistance and much more.

If you want to be part of a top-notch transportation company with an emphasis on safety, service, teamwork, and dedication then Landstar is the place for you!

Landstar is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Landstar will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should send an e-mail to employment@landstar.com.

Privacy Policy

Landstar uses application information only for employment related purposes, including background investigations and regulatory compliance. Landstar will not disclose the information to any other person or entity, unless compelled by force of law. Landstar stores your application information on computers operated by Ceridian. This on-line application software is provided by Ceridian under an agreement which specifies that Ceridian will not disclose or make any use of application information stored on its secure servers.