Team Lead, Software Development

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Status: Full-Time
Company: PREMIER Bankcard

Supervises employees engaged in developing, maintaining and modifying applications programs and systems. Is responsible for coordinating the work of subordinate developers and for verifying the maintenance of programming quality standards. Trains subordinates in programming techniques. Emphasis will be placed on automating, maintaining, and enhancing existing manual procedures, programs, software and systems. Participates in problem analysis and system design preparatory to development of programs.

• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management in regard to PREMIER applications and/or ongoing data schema and documentation of all internal databases and tables.
• Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree of multiple internal PREMIER applications and external applications. This may include analyzing information requirements and specifications for database construction and maintenance to ensure efficiency, safety of information and utilization of new technical developments. The new databases/tables maybe of high complexity and scope.
• Completes major assignments affecting the operations of the business through multiple internal PREMIER applications and external applications and may include databases and tables.
• Investigate and resolves matter of significance for the PREMIER applications and may include on behalf of Software Development management.
• Involved in planning long or short-term business objectives.
• Coordinate the completion of department projects and outstanding Internal Program Requests, including organizing the flow of work amongst team members.
• Ensure Internal Programming Requests are implemented in an uninterrupted and non-detrimental fashion by participating in the software releases. These assignments will directly relate to general business operations performing as expected.
• Complete and/or delegate the completing of Help Desk tickets.
• Assist developers with questions on PREMIER applications and proper coding standards.
• Ensure developers follow a stringent Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and coach them as needed to ensure the process is followed.
• Ensure that each employee has adequate training and resources to complete job duties in an efficient and effective manner.
• Review, monitor, and/or test the functionality and performance of work assigned (projects) to subordinate developers.
• Must be able to resolve problems that challenge operational production where there are no clear precedents.
• Provide feedback and further direction to developers as needed.
• With guidance from management, monitor and evaluate individual employee performance, deliver performance reviews, recommend salary adjustments, and address employee issues, concerns, and future development.
• Ensure adherence to department and company policies and procedures.
• Present recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues under the guidance of his/her superior.
• Ensure work rules and attendance standards are consistently met.
• Accurately complete reports consisting of work time spent on individual projects.

• Combination of education/experience that would enable incumbent to meet essential duties and required competencies of the position is required.
• Prefer a minimum of 1-2 years of progressively responsible management experience in a software development/database environment.
• Enhanced computer skills, including multiple coding language capabilities and detailed knowledge of processing, spreadsheet, data transmission software, and internet.
• Proficiency of the English language.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to concentrate and work independently.
• Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills including being able to think logically.
• Capacity to learn, adapt to change, and become proficient quickly.
• Ability to exercise self-control, adhere to company policies and procedures and uphold The PREMIER Way.

• Full medical benefits when working 20 hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more