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Software Development Team Lead

Arlington, TX · On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

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AWS Team Lead, Development

Austin, TX · Remote

$145K - $165K/yr

TTEC Digital is seeking an AWS Team Lead, Development, to join our AWS Partner Practice. This is a remote role based in the United States. The TTEC Digital AWS Partner Practice comprises over 150 ...

AWS Team Lead, Development

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$145K - $165K/yr

TTEC Digital is seeking an AWS Team Lead, Development, to join our AWS Partner Practice. This is a remote role based in the United States. The TTEC Digital AWS Partner Practice comprises over 150 ...

TTEC Digital is seeking an AWS Team Lead, Development, to join our AWS Partner Practice. This is a remote role based in the United States. The TTEC Digital AWS Partner Practice comprises over 150 ...

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Team Lead - Software Development

Pittston, PA · On-site

$109K - $137K/yr

Developers in the Team Lead position will lead a dev team, help coordinate the day-to-day activities of various team members, assist team with roadblocks, and lead planning sessions. This developer ...

R&D- Team Lead

Dunnville, KY · On-site

$29 - $34/hr

The R&D Team Lead plays a critical role in supervising projects within the Research and Development Department by creating product prototypes, building tooling and fixtures, validating designs, and ...

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How much do development team lead jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for development team lead in the United States is $76,829.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Development Team Lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Team Lead, you need strong software engineering expertise, experience in project management, and usually a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with agile methodologies, version control systems like Git, and project management tools such as Jira or Trello is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help motivate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These skills are crucial for delivering high-quality software on time, fostering collaboration, and driving team success.

How does a Development Team Lead balance technical responsibilities with leadership duties on a daily basis?

A Development Team Lead typically splits their time between hands-on coding or technical oversight and team management tasks such as mentoring, code reviews, and facilitating communication between developers and other departments. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks based on project deadlines and team needs. Team Leads often run daily stand-ups, coordinate sprint planning, and address blockers to keep projects on track while also ensuring code quality and supporting team members’ professional growth. This dual focus helps create a collaborative, productive environment and fosters both technical excellence and team cohesion.

What is the difference between Development Team Lead vs Software Engineer?

AspectDevelopment Team LeadSoftware Engineer
ResponsibilitiesOversees project development, manages team, coordinates tasksDevelops software, writes code, implements features
Required SkillsLeadership, project management, technical expertiseProgramming, problem-solving, technical knowledge
CertificationsOften includes certifications like PMP or Scrum MasterFocuses on technical certifications like Java, AWS, or Microsoft
Work EnvironmentTeam management, collaboration, project planningIndividual coding, technical problem solving

The Development Team Lead focuses on managing the team and project coordination, while the Software Engineer primarily concentrates on coding and technical development. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Lead also emphasizes leadership and project oversight.

What does a Development Team Lead do?

A Development Team Lead is responsible for guiding a team of software developers through the planning, development, and delivery of software projects. They coordinate tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team follows best practices and meets deadlines. Additionally, they often serve as a technical mentor, help resolve issues, and act as a bridge between the development team and other stakeholders. Their role is critical in ensuring high-quality software products and a productive, collaborative team environment.
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Infographic showing various Development Team Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,829 per year, or $36.9 per hour.
Software Development Team Lead

Software Development Team Lead

DR Horton

Arlington, TX • On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


D.R. Horton rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 79 rated construction


Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an Software Development Team Lead. The right candidate will be responsible for creation of web base applications using one or more of the following technologies: MVC, Microsoft technologies (C#, Entity Framework), React, JavaScript/CSS, WebAPI, SQL Databases and other web development technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Lead development of a software project with one or more developers assigned
  • Develop applications that streamline internal business processes
  • Work with existing legacy applications to convert (if necessary), extend and enhance functionality, as well as developing new applications
  • Perform unit testing after completion of the development tasks, initiate end to end testing and validation in a development environment
  • Follow the pre-defined development standards for naming conventions, user interface, etc.
  • Work on assigned tasks to completion, correctly and in assigned time
  • Perform problem determination for correcting defects
  • Assist Software Development Manager in designing solutions for enhancements or during problem resolution
  • Complete estimates as to how much work is involved for all project tasks, and perform analysis to determine how the solution can be achieved with the best design solution
  • Oversee code development of team for correctness and quality
  • Determine estimates and assign tasks to development team members
  • Track and report status of development effort for all team members
  • Follow the correct process for getting a new project or problem correction promoted from the development environment to the production environment
  • Transfer knowledge and the design documents to the Documentation/Training team, in order to get the user documentation properly updated and/or training preparations and materials completed
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • May work with users or Business Analysts to determine requirements and design for systems

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Minimum seven (7) years of .Net web application development with at least two (2) years in a Senior position
  • Experience utilizing extensive development skills in web base applications using the following technologies: MVC, Microsoft technologies (C#, Entity Framework), React, JavaScript/CSS, WebAPI, SQL Databases and other web development technologies
  • Possess excellent verbal, written communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Execute excellent customer service relationship skills
  • Ability to apply technical skills in order to implement high-quality solutions for system enhancements or problem corrections
  • Ability to apply logical methods to solve difficult problems and generate effective solutions through accurate and appropriate analysis
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email
  • Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university a plus
  • Experience working in a full life-cycle development environment preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holiday
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
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