Role - Development Tech lead
Location (Onshore / Offshore) – Chicago, IL
Work location - Hybrid (3 days in Chicago Office)
If offshore, time zone overlaps: rqmts Central (9 AM – 5 PM)
Target Start Date - 12/30/2024
Duration (weeks) - 3 Months and Contract to Hire
Work to be performed
The Technical Lead reports directly to the Director of Data and Development Services and plays a pivotal role in driving the success of modernization projects, system implementations, and product deliveries. The ideal candidate is a highly adaptable professional who thrives in dynamic environments and demonstrates a proven ability to transition seamlessly between strategic planning and tactical execution. This individual will serve as a technical authority, mentor to development team, and liaison between technical and business stakeholders, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily Agile stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives; manage development backlog; utilize team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, bugs, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity; monitor resource utilization
- Prepare concise executive summaries that highlight project milestones, key accomplishments, and potential risks
- Actively monitor and manage project progress, ensuring timely delivery and addressing technical roadblocks proactively
- Adhere to best practices in coding standards, system architecture, and software development methodologies
- Provide technical guidance and oversight on firm-wide initiatives and projects; manage cross-functional dependencies
- Develop incremental plans to address technical debt during regular development cycles
- Act as a point of escalation for complex technical challenges
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in related field (Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Project Management) or equivalent work experience
- At least 7 years of experience in software development, with 2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role
- Proven ability to coach teams on Agile principles and best practices to foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
- Proficient in various programming languages, frameworks, data integration and applications (e.g. .NET, Asana, Azure DevOps, RestAPI, SQL, Power BI, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to identify and mitigate project risks and issues in a timely manner
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and meticulous attention to detail
- Experience in managing defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps) and implementing processes for resolving issues
Preferred
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data to drive strategic decision-making and support business objectives
- Knowledge of QA/QC standards and best practices
- Proficient in gathering and documenting business requirements
- Hands on knowledge of data governance frameworks
- At least 7 years of experience in software development, with 2 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role
Top Skills
What We Do
Kaizen is an insights, data, and consulting products and services company that provides clients unmatched speed to achieving business objectives. Working from client and industry data, Kaizen combines its advanced analytics solutions and secure suite of API data from KaizenDataLabs™, with decades of proven subject matter expertise to deliver actionable and accessible insights across the value chain.
For more information, visit http://www.kaizenanalytix.com, or email us at [email protected]
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