Development Manager / Technical Lead for Engineering Consultant

Moffatt & Nichol•Fort Lauderdale, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a Development Manager / Technical Lead to join their IT team. This role is a highly experienced technical leader and working manager responsible for leading and empowering the development team to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with the firm's objectives. The position serves as the senior technical lead, guiding architecture, solution design, development practices, and delivery approach, while also contributing to hands-on development work. The role partners closely with the Business Analyst to translate requirements into technical plans and improve team quality, estimation, documentation, and delivery discipline. Approximately 60% of the time will be dedicated to hands-on technical work, and 40% to team leadership, planning, coaching, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
15+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of experience managing and leading development teams
Demonstrated success serving as both a people manager and a senior technical contributor in a hands-on development environment
Proven experience leading teams and delivering successful software projects
Experience in resource allocation, budgeting, and project prioritization
Demonstrated ability to coach technical contributors, navigate conflict, and reinforce team standards and delivery expectations in a constructive manner
Strong strategic planning and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership, management, mentorship, collaboration, and team accountability skills in a small, high-output development environment where the manager is also an active individual contributor
People management, coaching, performance management, and team development skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, including the ability to lead technical discussions and presentations
Ability to build productive working relationships across developers, business stakeholders, and analyst functions while maintaining clear ownership boundaries
Strategic thinking and ability to align technology initiatives with business goals
Deep hands-on understanding of software development methodologies, SDLC controls, technical delivery practices, and effective team operating rhythms
Strong technical leadership with the ability to guide standards, make sound design decisions, and support implementation approaches across the team
Deep understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
Expert-level proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks commonly used for team solutions, such as Python, C#, Java, and/or C++, with the ability to guide framework selection and implementation
Experience with cloud technologies, distributed systems, and microservices architectures
Advanced SQL skills, including database design, data manipulation, Stored Procedures, DDL, optimization, and hands-on experience with MSSQL databases
Knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, APIs, data synchronization, and PowerShell scripting
Proficiency in using Git and GitHub for version control, code reviews, branching and merging, and team collaboration
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, specifically Scrum and TDD, with familiarity with modern development practices such as BDD
Strong experience with technical estimation, work breakdown, prioritization, and identifying delivery risk early
Experience performing code reviews, design reviews, and development oversight in a way that improves quality and consistency across the team
Ability to reinforce consistent team processes, including task updates, documentation, estimation, and development lifecycle expectations
Strong knowledge of algorithms, design patterns, sound coding practices, and performance tuning and optimization
Understanding software performance optimization, secure coding practices, and software security/compliance requirements
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Familiarity with emerging technologies and their potential applications in engineering.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, shared accountability, and technical excellence
Work with the development team to guide direction for architecture, solution design, coding standards, development practices, and delivery discipline
Perform hands-on development work on high-priority and high-complexity solutions, including design, coding, code review, troubleshooting, resolution of escalated technical issues, and technical implementation
Set clear goals and expectations for the team, providing regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations
Promote accountability across the team for delivery commitments, technical quality, estimation accuracy, documentation, and timely maintenance of task status, estimates, and work tracking in approved tools such as ClickUp
Partner with the Business Analyst to clarify requirements, define project scope, and prioritize initiatives
Guide technical estimation, work decomposition, and resourcing recommendations for development efforts in collaboration with the team; review and refine estimates as needed to ensure work is appropriately sized, well understood, and aligned with delivery expectations
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Collaborate with the team on the development process, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, QA/QC controls, and applicable industry regulations
Establish and champion consistent engineering practices across the team, including peer reviews, design reviews, source control discipline, documentation standards, testing expectations, and release readiness
Conduct technical design and code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure quality, maintainability, and consistency across the team
Mentor and coach developers in solution design, problem solving, estimation, professional growth, and team effectiveness
Partner with the Business Analyst to define UAT acceptance criteria, ensure readiness for testing, and support successful delivery of solutions that meet user needs
Advocate for clear and comprehensive documentation, and create standards that ensure technical documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
Contribute to the development of the firm's technology strategy and stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and application within the firm
Address performance, workload, communication, and collaboration issues constructively and promptly to maintain a healthy, productive, and accountable team environment
Clarify role boundaries within the delivery team so that developers own technical execution responsibilities, while the Business Analyst remains focused on requirements, coordination, testing support, and stakeholder communication rather than serving as the primary point of follow-up for development execution matters

Benefits

Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
Paid Holidays (7)
Floating holiday
401(k) match
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Formal Mentoring program
Active YP (Young Professionals) group
Pet Insurance