Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

The Department of Finance & Administration does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is designed as Hybrid.

This position requires a criminal background check and CJIS/FTI Fingerprints. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in systems analysis, application design, or software development.

Substitution for Bachelor's degree: Relevant IT Associate's Degree.

OR

An Associate's degree and two years of related IT experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Related IT experience may substitute for the required bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications: None.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100% for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead Software Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will guide and mentor a group of strong technical developers, while contributing directly to the design and development of secure, high performance APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel. You will collaborate closely with a Scrum Master, Business Analyst, QA Tester, and Senior Manager to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-grade APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel.
• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to developers of varying experience levels.
• Ensure all APIs adhere to security best practices, performance standards, and architectural guidelines.
• Partner with the Scrum Master to support agile ceremonies and maintain predictable delivery cycles.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to refine requirements and clarify technical feasibility.
• Work with QA to drive high-quality testing practices and support efficient defect resolution.
• Contribute to continuously improving development processes, coding standards, and architectural decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across the integration landscape.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Business Insight
2. Tech Savvy
3. Manages Complexity
4. Optimizes Work Processes
5. Communicates Effectively

Knowledges:
1. Programming Languages
2. Software development life cycle (SDLC)
3. Object Oriented Programming and Mobile Development
4. System and application architecture
5. Cloud computing platforms

Skills:
1. Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#)
2. Team Leadership
3. Technical Documentation
4. Customer Service
5. Database design and optimization (SQL, NoSQL)

Abilities:
1. Planning and Organization
2. Lead and prioritize technical efforts in a fast-paced environment
3. Adapt quickly to new technologies and methodologies
4. Excellent Written and Oral Communication
5. Influence architectural direction and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Printer and Scanner/Copier