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The J.M. Smucker Company

Lead Developer

Orrville, OH · On-site

$140 - $170/hr

The Lead Developer, IS Away From Home, supports this mission by designing, building, and supporting the data and integration capabilities that power critical Away From Home (AFH) business processes.

J.M. Smucker Company

Lead Developer

Orrville, OH · Hybrid

$55.25 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer, IS Away From Home, supports this mission by designing, building, and supporting the data and integration capabilities that power critical Away From Home (AFH) business processes.

The J.M. Smucker Company

Lead Developer

Orrville, OH · On-site

$55.25 - $72.50/hr

The Lead Developer, IS Away From Home, supports this mission by designing, building, and supporting the data and integration capabilities that power critical Away From Home (AFH) business processes.

J.M. Smucker Company

Lead Developer

Akron, OH · Hybrid

$56.50 - $74/hr

The Lead Developer, IS Away From Home, supports this mission by designing, building, and supporting the data and integration capabilities that power critical Away From Home (AFH) business processes.

Hoffmann GmbH

$102.88 - $148.60/hr

Als Lead Developer (m/w/d) am Standort München übernehmen Sie die technologische Gesamtverantwortung für unsere Daten‑ und Integrationsarchitektur. Sie verbinden Business‑Anforderungen mit ...

GEUTEBRÜCK GmbH

$82 - $105.42/hr

Als familiengeführtes Unternehmen mit Sitz in Windhagen bei Bonn setzen wir auf deutsche Qualität, internationale Erfahrung und nachhaltige Projekte. Position Lead Developer C# (m/w/d) Für die ...

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Prophecy Technologies

Java Lead Developer

Mason, OH · On-site

Role: Java Lead Developer Location: Mason, OH (Hybrid) Duration: 12+ Months Requirements: • Java Development - 10+ Years • Spring Boot & Microservices - 8+ Years • REST API Development - 8+ ...

System One

Lead Devops Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000 + Range (based on experience) We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to ...

System One

Lead Devops Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000 + Range (based on experience) We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to ...

System One

Lead Devops Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000 + Range (based on experience) We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to ...

System One

Lead Devops Engineer

Sharonville, OH · On-site

$94K - $124K/yr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000 + Range (based on experience) We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to ...

System One

Lead Devops Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead DevOps Engineer Location: Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/week) Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $150,000 + Range (based on experience) We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to ...

Huntington

Java Lead Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

In this Agile Developer position, the successful candidate will analyze and modify existing ... Work independently or lead a team to develop technical solutions. Actively participate in all Agile ...

Huntington

Java Lead Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

In this Agile Developer position, the successful candidate will analyze and modify existing ... Work independently or lead a team to develop technical solutions. * Actively participate in all ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead developer in Ohio is $61.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.94 and $70.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead developer?

A lead developer has the same responsibilities as a developer, but must also direct others and ensure they adhere to determined software quality standards. You work with business analysts to produce relevant software products and participate in design decisions, tool selection, and improvements to the overall development process. You mentor your team, provide them with better strategies to build computer programs and advise them on emerging techniques and processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Developer, you need advanced proficiency in software development, system architecture, and project management, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Expertise with programming languages, version control systems like Git, and frameworks such as React or Node.js, as well as experience with Agile methodologies, are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set outstanding Lead Developers apart by enabling effective team guidance and collaboration. These abilities ensure high-quality software delivery, foster team growth, and drive project success in dynamic tech environments.

How does a lead developer typically balance hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities?

Lead Developers often split their time between writing code and guiding their team. While they remain technically involved—reviewing code, setting standards, and tackling complex tasks—they also focus on mentoring, conducting code reviews, and coordinating work across team members. Balancing these duties requires strong organization skills and the ability to delegate effectively, ensuring both project progress and team growth. Most Lead Developers find that their leadership and communication responsibilities increase as projects scale or as the team grows.

What is the difference between Lead Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectLead Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees development teams, designs architecture, manages project timelines
Required SkillsStrong coding skills, leadership, project management, communication
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, Agile/Scrum settings, technical leadership roles
Common CertificationsNone mandatory, but certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are beneficial

While both Lead Developers and Software Engineers possess strong technical skills, Lead Developers focus on team leadership, project oversight, and architecture design, whereas Software Engineers primarily concentrate on coding and implementing features. Lead Developers often have more experience and take on managerial responsibilities, making them suitable for guiding development projects and teams.

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Infographic showing various Lead Developer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,215 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

Lead Developer

The J.M. Smucker Company

Orrville, OH • On-site

$140 - $170/hr

Other

Posted 27 days ago

J.M. Smucker rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Lead Developer, IS Away From Home The Smucker Information Services (IS) department enables technology solutions that help our business perform, transform, and grow. The Lead Developer, IS Away From Home, supports this mission by designing, building, and supporting the data and integration capabilities that power critical Away From Home (AFH) business processes. This role serves as the technical lead for the Away From Home enterprise integration landscape. Responsibilities include designing and supporting cloud-based data pipelines, ETL processes, event-driven integrations, file-based integrations, and APIs that connect external partners, operational systems, reporting platforms, and business applications across the AFH technology ecosystem. The role will partner closely with Analytics, Sales Operations, Revenue Growth Management, Marketing, Customer Data, and other business functions to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure data solutions. As a lead technical contributor, this position provides architectural guidance, technical leadership, and mentoring while helping drive modernization of AFH data and integration capabilities.

Location: Orrville, OH (Close proximity to Cleveland/Akron) Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will: Lead AFH Data Lake & Integration Solution Delivery Delivering solutions: Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of the AFH AWS Data Lake and enterprise integration landscape. Design scalable cloud-based data pipelines, ETL processes, APIs, event-driven integrations, and file-based interfaces supporting critical AFH business processes. Lead technical efforts and delivery activities for medium to large projects, including directing development resources when appropriate. Build work plans and technical implementation strategies aligned to architecture and security principles. Create technical solution designs, integration specifications, data mapping documentation, and implementation plans. Evaluate and implement modern cloud technologies, integration patterns, and automation opportunities. Lead integration, performance, and end-to-end testing efforts across multiple systems. Provide technical leadership during deployments, production cutovers, and hypercare support activities. Supporting and maintaining existing solutions: Facilitate troubleshooting and resolution of complex integration, orchestration, performance, and data quality issues. Support and maintain AWS Glue jobs, Lambda functions, Step Functions, S3-based integrations, APIs, and related cloud services. Support data integrations involving external partners, vendors, customer data, product data, shipment data, claims data, and reporting platforms. Facilitate development and maintenance of technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventative actions. Champion overall supportability, reliability, and scalability of AFH data and integration capabilities. Set expectations with business customers regarding service performance and support delivery.

Driving process excellence: Model quality and consistency in execution while seeking opportunities for continuous improvement. Implement improvements to development standards, release management processes, monitoring, and operational support practices. Promote reusable integration patterns, code components, and automation solutions. Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud engineering best practices. Contribute to technical roadmaps and modernization efforts across the AFH technology ecosystem

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