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Job Description

Description : Tech Lead

BUSINESS UNIT : CCR Media

FUNCTION : Software Engineering

REPORT TO : Director of Solution Architecture

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt

NOTE : No H1B sponsorship

LOCATION : Cedar Rapids, Iowa

EDUCATION : BS in Computer Science or a related technical field

EXPERIENCE : 7-10 years in software development

Position Overview

CCR Media (CCRM) builds and delivers innovative technology solutions and products for the media industry in the U.S. and across the globe. Our clients are some of the largest Media Measurement, Media Analytics and Consumer Electronics companies in the world. We are searching for a highly motivated, dedicated, and experienced Software Development Lead to guide our development team.

This role requires deep technical and leadership skills, as well as a strong understanding of software architecture to drive design, development, and deployment of high-quality applications. The role will support developers, drive technical decision-making, and collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet business needs while adhering to best practices in security, scalability, and maintainability.

Our ideal candidate thrives in an innovative and agile environment, is self-motivated and strategic, and has a strong ability to align technical efforts with business objectives. This role will play a crucial part in shaping the development direction of our products.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a small team of software developers providing technical guidance and support
Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation of software developers
Facilitate sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring team alignment, removing blockers, and driving continuous improvement through Agile best practices
Manage multiple projects effectively, balancing priorities and deadlines while ensuring high-quality outcomes
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable software systems, modules and features
Work closely with CCRM leadership to align software development efforts with business objectives and our technical roadmap
Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions by adhering to software development best practices and considering non-functional requirements such as security, performance, usability, and reliability
Stay current with emerging software technologies, architectures, and best practices while evaluating new tools and improving development processes for efficiency and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, data engineers, solution architects and other developers, to deliver quality software solutions
Develop, implement, and troubleshoot web applications by designing APIs, integrating data sources, and performing front-end development
Identify and resolve software defects through debugging, root cause analysis, and issue tracking in a timely and professional manner.
Create and drive technical documentation for software designs, coding, and testing activities for future reference
Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders by prioritizing their needs and delivering reliable solutions
Proactively solve problems and optimize processes through creative and strategic thinking
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and commitment by consistently following company values and expectations
Performing other duties as assigned

Technical Skills

Experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to drive Agile best practices across the team

Experience leading technical discussions with stakeholders and guiding team decisions on architecture, technology choices, and best practices

Expertise in API security, design and development, including authentication methods (OAuth, JWT) and secure coding best practices

Deep familiarity with Gitlab and common source control workflows

Proficiency with several programming languages and frameworks (Python, SQL, .NET / C#, JavaScript, Vue, React, JSON, HTML / CSS)

Strong knowledge of data structures, system design, and algorithms

Familiarity with cloud computing environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Proven ability to mentor and develop software dev teams, conducting code reviews, technical training, giving feedback and career development support

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven critical thinking skills and ability to use good judgement

Demonstrated ability to be organized and self-directed

Continually seeking opportunities to gain new knowledge

Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional demeanor

Able to work effectively within a team by developing, maintaining and strengthening trusted partnerships

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significate amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Passion for helping people and creating a positive customer experience (for both internal and external customers)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Enthusiasm for change and innovation

Ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities even with limited information, and make appropriate and timely decisions

Thorough and resourceful in completing tasks independently

Ability to learn quickly and gain solid understanding of CCRM systems

Ability to work within a ticketing system, documenting all transactions appropriately

Why CCR

CCR is a privately held corporation that was founded in 1986 that provides technology services to large and small businesses nation-wide from our location in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our achievements include :

Top quartile revenue growth for each of the last 5 years as per the worldwide Service Leadership Index® precision benchmark.

Nationally recognized as “Great Place to Work” – 9 years in a row

10-years consecutively listed on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America

13x top 100 listing on MSPMentor 501 internationally

Nationally awarded Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion

4x TAI IT Service Provider of the Year

Learn more about CCR and our values : https : / / ccr.net / about -us /

CCR offers a unique work-life balance and environment. Our competitive benefits package includes free daily lunch for employees, gym membership reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, a 401k program, quarterly profit sharing, short & long term disability and life insurance and lots of development opportunities to help you grow your professional career.

Learn about our culture : http : / / reviews.greatplacetowork.com / circle -computer-resources-inc

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