Developer Team Lead

The Developer Team Lead will guide a small software team in designing, building, and validating solutions that meet quality and performance standards. This hybrid on site role spans multiple technology stacks including MEAN, MERN, C#, Java, C++, and microservices, with exposure to emerging technologies in Allentown, PA.

Location and Work Arrangement

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a hybrid on site arrangement. The employer reserves the right to assign the role to be on site, remote, or a combination of both, and to adjust the work location as needed. In some cases, remote work may require periodic on site presence to coordinate with team members and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advance in depth knowledge of emerging technologies and software delivery practices.
• Collaborate with business users, system analysts, developers, and ecosystem partners to move ideas from conception to scalable launches.
• Assist in analyzing and researching new and existing products, procedures, and workflow needs tied to business systems.
• Operate effectively within an iterative, Agile environment and contribute as a strong team player.
• Adopt emerging technologies to accelerate product and service launches through rapid prototyping and iterative methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to take prototypes into production while following engineering best practices.
• Build, configure, or customize technical solutions, including reusable components, preconfigured solutions, and cloud services.
• Collaborate closely with the System Architect and multiple technology teams to champion patterns, platforms, and tools that support architectural conformity.
• Oversee automation and monitor application integration as code progresses through assembly and product testing.
• Lead and mentor developers in their job responsibilities and growth.
• Be prepared for an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role as needed, which may require after hours work during storms or other incidents affecting customer service.
• The employer may determine on site, remote, or hybrid work arrangements, and assigned locations may change. Remote work may require on site interaction for coordination with other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related work experience, or 11 years of related work experience.
• Background in software development with familiarity in one or more programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, etc.
• Demonstrated excitement and curiosity for shaping the future through digital technology.
• Familiarity with the latest technologies, trends, standards, products, and their applicability.
• Ability to adapt to rapid technological and business change while maintaining sound judgment.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills to develop technology solutions that address business needs quickly.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external teams to unblock critical issues during product development.

Technologies

• MEAN
• MERN
• C#
• Java
• C++
• Microservices
• Cloud Architecture
• APIs
• Twillo (Flex)
• Acqueon
• NICE

About the Company

PPL Corporation is one of the largest investor owned utilities in the United States, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PPL). The company serves approximately 3.5 million customers and operates high performing regulated utilities, including PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities, and Rhode Island Energy, delivering strong value to customers and stakeholders.