Information Technology Team Leader- Application Development

Asten Johnson Holdings•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

AstenJohnson is seeking an IT Team Leader to directly manage a team of software developers while guiding a portfolio of application development projects. The role balances project delivery with people leadership, including setting direction, coaching team members, conducting performance reviews, and addressing challenges. The position manages application development from planning through deployment and ongoing support, and partners with business stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.

Requirements

10 years of software engineering or application development experience.
At least 5 years of direct people management experience, including formal performance reviews, employee development, and performance conversations.
Experience leading multiple software development projects at the same time.
Strong technical judgment and the ability to turn business needs into clear plans for a development team.
Clear communication, sound prioritization, and a leadership style that combines support with accountability.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and develop software developers through regular feedback, coaching, performance reviews, and career development conversations.
Set expectations, assign work, and help the team balance priorities across multiple projects.
Address performance concerns directly and constructively, following company practices.
Manage application development projects from planning through deployment and ongoing support.
Provide technical guidance on solution design, development, testing, and delivery.
Partner with business stakeholders to understand needs, communicate progress, and deliver practical solutions.
Identify ways to improve how the team works and contributes to broader IT goals.