Technical Team Leader

The Technical Team Lead (TTL) is responsible for leading a team of software developers, ensuring high-quality software delivery aligned with product and project goals. This role balances technical oversight, team coordination, code quality, and process adherence throughout the software development lifecycle. TTL also acts as a liaison between developers and management, guiding the team technically and functionally.

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead the software development team through project lifecycles.
• Participate in architectural discussions, propose and finalize technologies, and ensure cohesive design documentation.
• Estimate development tasks and provide timelines to the Product Manager.
• Oversee the development and testing of features, ensuring alignment with business drivers and product guidelines.
  
  

Development Oversight & Quality Control

• Review and approve code, scripts, and technical implementations before deployment.
• Enforce feature freeze, branch freeze, and testing deadlines as per sprint cycle policies.
• Perform personal testing cycles to identify and resolve bugs and ensure feature completeness.
• Deliver testing reports and implementation evidence verifying feature readiness.
• Track team KPIs including code quality, test coverage, and bug ratios.
• Monitor hotfix rework rate and ensure critical bugs remain under target thresholds.
• Conduct proactive reviews to prevent high-severity or recurring bugs.
  
  

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with BAs, Project Managers, UI/UX, QA, and services teams to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Communicate development gaps, inconsistencies, and risks early, ensuring updated and actionable user stories.
• Provide release notes and collaborate with QA for release readiness.
• Communicate early and clearly with stakeholders about delays, blockers, or quality risks.
  
  

Mentorship & Team Management

• Act as a technical reference, mentor, and trainer to developers.
• Conduct performance appraisals and track team performance metrics.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, resolve conflicts, and ensure motivation and collaboration within the team.
• Ensure task estimation accuracy and maintain 85%+ on-time delivery rate.
  
  

Process & Compliance

• Follow internal staging, daily release policies, and database/front-end request protocols.
• Contribute to the knowledge base and ensure documentation of lessons learned.
• Ensure development adheres to internal guidelines, security, and business requirements.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of software development experience, including at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET Framework (VB.NET or C#).
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, JQuery, XML, Web Services, Web APIs.
• Solid understanding of OOP, SDLC, and architectural patterns.
• Advanced database skills (MS SQL Server or Oracle), including ER diagrams, stored procedures, and performance optimization.Experience with TFS and Agile development practices.
• Microsoft certifications are a plus.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Time management, task estimation, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment.