Team Lead Software Development

At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work. We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions. Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities. Job Description: Location: Sioux Falls, SD Company: PREMIER Bankcard About the Role Oversees a team of developers responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating application programs and systems. Coordinates the work of subordinate developers and ensures adherence to programming quality standards. Provides training in programming techniques, with a focus on automating, maintaining, and enhancing existing manual procedures, programs, software, and systems. Engages in problem analysis and system design as part of the program development process. Job Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Investigates and resolves significant issues on behalf of management related to PREMIER enterprise CRM applications, API specifications and implementations, data schema, and documentation of all processes. Perform tasks that substantially impact business operations across multiple internal and external PREMIER applications. This includes analyzing information requirements and specifications for systems construction and maintenance to ensure efficiency, data security, and the adoption of new technology platforms. The low code platforms, databases and tables may be highly complex and extensive. Completes major assignments that affect business operations through various internal and external systems, API’s, including databases and tables. Participate in planning both long-term and short-term business objectives. Coordinates the completion of department projects and outstanding Internal Program Requests, organizing the workflow among team members. Ensures that Internal Programming Requests are implemented smoothly and without disruption by participating in software releases. These assignments directly relate to the expected performance of general business operations. Completes or delegates the completion of Help Desk tickets. Assist developers with questions regarding PREMIER technology stack and proper coding standards. Ensures developers adhere to a stringent Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) , Agile Methodologies, Enterprise strategies, and provides coaching as needed to ensure compliance. Ensures that each employee has the necessary training and resources to perform their job duties efficiently and effectively. Reviews, monitors, and tests of the functionality and performance of work assigned to subordinate developers, including IPRs and projects. Resolves operational production problems where there are no clear precedents. Provides feedback and further direction to developers as needed. With guidance from management, monitors and evaluates individual employee performance, delivers performance reviews, recommends salary adjustments, and addresses employee issues, concerns, and future development. Ensures adherence to department and company policies and procedures. Presents recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues under the guidance of their superior. Ensure work rules and attendance standards are consistently met. Accurately completes reports detailing work time spent on individual IPRs or projects. Conducts tasks in compliance with all consumer protection regulations, ensuring no harm to consumers. Interviews, recommends for hire, provides training, and supports staff. Provides constructive and timely performance reviews. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Skills and Qualifications Enhanced computer skills, including multiple coding languages and knowledge of processing, data transmission software, low code platforms and API development. Proficiency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to concentrate, work independently, and pay attention to detail. Analytical and problem-solving skills, including logical thinking. Capacity to learn, adapt to change, and become proficient quickly. Ability to exercise self-control, adhere to company policies, and uphold company values. Facilitates the flow of work within and between work units, meeting productivity requirements. Listens carefully to complex issues and respond effectively; educates and mentors. Sets performance expectations, delegates responsibility, and stimulates career growth. Analyzes and develops timely solutions to complex issues. Meet deadlines and deliver expedient customer service. Organizes and completes assignments or projects within the allotted time, ensuring all components are included. Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in developing systems with API’s and/or low code Platforms like MuleSoft or PEGA preferred. One (1) year of progressively responsible management experience in an API, low code platforms, and database, preferred. Experience in AWS cloud-based implementation, preferred. Experience in observability tools like Datadog is preferred. Combination of education/experience that would enable incumbent to meet essential duties and required competencies of the position is required. undefined. Competitive Benefits Package Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available FREE dental and vision coverage Generous Paid Time Off plans 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center PREMIER Wellness Program Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year Fun Employee Parties Our Culture We have an emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work. Career advancement opportunities is a way PREMIER leaders show they care. Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more. We Value People At PREMIER you get more than a paycheck, you get a rewarding career where you can make a difference! Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard are considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations. We have achieved this success thanks to our commitment to always doing what is right for our employees, customers and the communities we serve. We value people and treat our employees as our greatest resource. We actively invest in their professional growth and development, make a strong effort to recognize achievement and take the time to celebrate success. Spirit of Giving Back Giving back to our communities is at the heart of PREMIER. We support nearly 700 organizations, non-profits and events. Paid volunteer hours encourage PREMIER employees to get involved in the community. Our employees annually volunteer an average of 33,000 hours for causes important to them. The PREMIER Way Our spirit of giving is rooted in The PREMIER Way and the PREMIER Attitude. These shared views and values guide our interactions with each other, our customers and our communities. It’s the foundation of our culture and makes PREMIER a great place to work. Learn More PREMIER Benefits PREMIER employees who work 20+ hours per week are eligible for full-time benefits, including medical coverage with free vision and dental insurance. We offer expanded Paid Time Off and a highly competitive 401(k) plan that features a dollar-for-dollar company match after 120 days of employment. Employees can experience personal and professional growth through PREMIER University. It offers skill-based training, leadership classes and inspirational national speakers. PREMIER Wellness PREMIER Wellness unifies physical and mental health, financial wellness and community giving under one program designed to help employees find optimal work/life wellbeing. Through our Employee Assistance Program, employees have access to free counseling sessions, online resources and legal support. Community Giving offers our employees purpose-driven, meaningful opportunities where they know they are making a difference. Celebrating Success Recognizing and rewarding success is an important part of the PREMIER culture. We celebrate and show our appreciation with private concerts and special events. We’ve also celebrated with surprise gifts, cash/car giveaways, Apple watches, wireless earbuds and more! At quarterly staff meetings, employees who have gone above and beyond in their job or in their community are awarded a PREMIER Performer or PREMIER Eagle Service Award. Employees celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year Milestone Anniversaries receive $1,000 for every year they have worked with PREMIER.