Team Lead Application Development - Mapping & Staking Software (ESRI, GIS)

NISC•Mandan, ND

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Development Team Lead will be part of an agile development team, building and working on our Mapping & Staking product and our cloud platform. This team is responsible for managing GIS data used throughout our enterprise suite of applications, including web and desktop applications. This application allows NISC Member’s to enter and maintain mapping data, find relationships, identify trends and allow multiple workstations to view enterprise utility or telecommunication maps. Examples of what would be tracked in these maps are power lines or fiber internet cables. The Team Lead helps ensure comprehensive contract and integration test coverage for their applications and will provide technical and team leadership through mentoring, coaching and hands-on development.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in area of discipline; preferably in software development, software requirements, or other applicable technical areas.
3+ years of experience in a technical leadership or supervisory role.
Experience with GIS, ESRI or ArcGIS, preferred.
Experience with any of the following: Java / C#, Angular / JavaScript, Spring Boot.
Experience with cloud technologies/architectures, preferably AWS.
Experience with JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, Bamboo, Rundeck.
Possess ability to collaborate effectively both horizontally and vertically within the organization.
Possess ability to organize and manage multiple priorities within critical deadlines.
Strong delegation, prioritization, coaching, and feedback delivery skills.
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of a team engaged in a high volume of work.
Strong communication skills, self-motivated and accountable.
Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values.
Employees must be able to see and communicate.
Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIS, ESRI or ArcGIS

Responsibilities

Takes ownership for development efforts and productivity of the engineering team.
Analyze and resolve technical issues.
Responsible for coaching of direct reports.
Ensure quality standards and apply best practices for an effective SDLC.
Supply progress reports to management.
Effective collaboration with other departments and divisions.
Commit and test production code.
Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role.
Identify and act upon areas for growth and improvement within the team.
Responsible for application and process improvement.
Assess individual and team performance.
Set individual and team goals and objectives.
Selection and hiring of new employees.
Assists Department Manager with establishing action plans for key strategic projects and technical direction.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with $100 monthly contributions from NISC.
Ability to earn up to $800 additional dollars into your HSA each year through our Wellness Rewards program.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) thru Paylocity.
Fully covered life insurance up to x3 annual base salary.
Fully covered short- and long-term disability.
401(k), traditional or Roth, with employee match up to 6% and employer 4% salary base contributions.
PTO accrual levels dependent on years of service, 120 Life Leave Event hours, 9 paid holidays and an annual holiday week.
$2,500 Interest-FREE technology loan program.
$25,000 employee educational assistance program.
Volunteer, Wellness, Family Events and other employee fun supplied by our committees.
Employee Assistance Program; assisting employees and dependents with virtually any life event.
Benevolence Committee to support employees with financial hardships like unexpected medical bills, funerals and other unfortunate hardships.