Software Engineer Team Lead

Lead Team Building Platforms That Welcome Millions

Imagine leading the engineering team behind platforms that help students take their first steps into university life or allow employees to start their careers with confidence. That's what you'll do at Advantage.

We're the largest provider of interactive online orientation platforms in North America, serving 400+ institutions including Harvard, UCLA, and Florida State University. Our video-rich platforms welcome over 4.5 million people each year into important life transitions—and we need an experienced engineering leader to guide the talented team that makes it all work.

Why This Role Matters

You'll lead a close-knit team of Web Developers who build the core products that thousands of students, employees, and families use every day. Your technical decisions will directly impact:

• Millions of users experiencing critical life transitions
• Product evolution shaping how we scale our mature Microsoft/.NET/Umbraco stack
• Team growth mentoring developers and elevating engineering practices

What You'll Actually Do

Leadership & Team Development (60%)

• Guide and mentor a team of Web Developers in C#, .NET Core, and Umbraco
• Conduct meaningful code reviews that improve quality and share knowledge
• Partner with project managers and producers to plan work and balance priorities across multiple client projects
• Help team members grow through regular feedback, career development, and technical coaching
• Lead team rituals like standups, retrospectives, and knowledge-sharing sessions

Technical Direction (40%)

• Provide technical direction for new features and platform enhancements
• Stay hands-on with complex development work—integrations, performance improvements, challenging features
• Work with clients on implementation planning calls
• Define and evolve coding standards, deployment practices, and branching strategies
• Troubleshoot production issues collaboratively with other teams
• Provide input on technical hiring, onboarding, and team structure

Our Tech Stack

You should be strong in the fundamentals:

Core Stack:

• C# and .NET Core / MVC
• Umbraco CMS (or similar .NET-based CMS like Sitecore or Kentico)
• SQL Server
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Razor
• Visual Studio

Tools & Infrastructure:

• Git-based source control
• Azure Cloud & Azure DevOps (or similar CI/CD)
• REST APIs, JSON, AJAX
• IIS hosting

You're a Great Fit If You...

Have the Technical Chops:

• Several years building and maintaining production web applications professionally
• Strong proficiency in .NET with C#, SQL Server, and Visual Studio
• Hands-on experience with CMS platforms (Umbraco ideal; Sitecore, Kentico, or custom .NET CMS also work)
• Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side frameworks
• Experience with Azure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud hosting environments
• Comfort with REST APIs, Git, and common integration patterns

Can Balance Leadership with Technical Work:

• You have team lead experience managing or guiding other developers
• You've completed management training or leadership development programs
• You've mentored other developers (formally or informally) and enjoy helping others grow
• You can make technical decisions while considering team capabilities and project constraints
• You're comfortable being hands-on when needed—this isn't a purely managerial role
• You know how to communicate complex technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders

Bring the Right Mindset:

• You're naturally collaborative and work well across technical and creative teams
• You care about end users and the real-world impact of your work
• You value code quality, maintainability, and continuous improvement
• You're organized, proactive, and comfortable managing priorities in a dynamic environment
• You approach problems with curiosity rather than frustration

Bonus Points For

• Experience designing or refactoring applications for scalability and performance
• Knowledge of authentication patterns (SSO, identity providers)
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning in Azure
• Understanding of how development teams can work effectively with creative/production teams

About Our Culture

We're a 50-person team (not a startup, not a corporate giant) that's been doing this successfully for 26 years. Here's what makes Advantage different:

We Value Balance

• Hybrid work after onboarding (yes, actual hybrid—not 'hybrid = fully remote')
• Flex time options
• Beautiful office in Jacksonville with a stocked break room, gym membership, and beaches nearby
• Monthly company events for gathering and socializing
• No drama, no politics—just talented people doing great work

We Support Each Other

• Close-knit team where people genuinely collaborate
• Space to own your solutions and make meaningful decisions
• Regular knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities
• We celebrate wins together and support each other through challenges

We're Client-Focused

• Our work directly impacts students, families, and employees at critical moments
• We work closely with designers, producers, and project managers who value engineering input
• You'll see the real-world impact of platforms you help build

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Annual Raises: Performance-based

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Gym membership
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Florida = no state income tax

Location Perks:

• Coastal Florida city with beaches, rivers, and lower cost of living
• Beautiful office environment (6877 Phillips Industrial Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32256)

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited to lead a talented development team and build platforms that help people succeed during important life transitions, we'd love to meet you.

Apply Now at Developer Team Lead Application
Learn more about what it's like to join our team by visiting our welcome page: Welcome!.

Advantage Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.