Remote Software Development Lead

About Us:

Imagemakers is a close knit team of dreamers and problem solvers. We're an award winning digital experience firm where strategists, project managers, designers and developers bring UX and technology together to solve unique business challenge. If you're passionate about custom software and website development and thrive in an agile, collaborative, creative environment, we'd love to have you on our team!

The Role:
As a Software Development Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of complex software projects. You'll mentor and lead a talented team of developers, ensure high-quality standards, and drive innovation in our software development processes. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Guide the design and development of software solutions, ensuring technical excellence, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define software requirements and priorities.
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and documentation are followed across the development lifecycle.
• Review and contribute to code, ensuring high-quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and practices to streamline development and deployment.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and provide guidance to the team on how to overcome obstacles.
• Ensure timely and successful delivery of software products, meeting business objectives and quality standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior development role.
• Strong proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring development teams to success.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding and development tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with API design and integration.
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven success working remotely and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Imagemakers?

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic, talented team while working on cutting-edge projects across various industries.
• Diverse and impactful projects working with clients in healthcare, finance, entertainment, and more.
• A culture that values solving the right problems, creating value in every interaction, ensuring everyone benefits in every situation, and relentlessly learning and growing.
• Fully remote role with flexible hours (8 AM - 5 PM CST).
• A wide variety of benefits to choose from, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, short-term / long-term disability, retirement with a match, and more

Who Should Apply?
If you're passionate about software development and leading high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions, solving the right problems, and working within a team that values creativity and excellence, we want to meet you!

We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, ensuring flexibility and efficiency. We're virtually integrated working Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM CST. This is a fully remote position open to candidates located within the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Imagemakers is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.