Job Description
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About the Role Job Title: Technical Coach - Software Craftsmanship
Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Technical Coach who is passionate about software craftsmanship and dedicated to elevating the technical
skills and professional growth of software development teams. The ideal candidate will blend deep technical expertise with exceptional coaching and mentoring abilities to drive continuous improvement in software development practices.
Conditions of Employment: - You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation and achieve Public Trust security clearance.
- Must be available to work Hybrid schedule reporting our Horsham, PA Office
Responsibilities: - Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to development teams across various skill levels
- Assess current development practices and recommend improvements aligned with software craftsmanship principles
- Conduct code reviews, design workshops, and technical training sessions
- Promote and implement best practices in:
- Test-driven development (TDD)
- Clean code principles
- Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
- Agile and lean software development methodologies
- Design and facilitate technical skill-building workshops and learning programs
- Help teams develop robust architectural designs and scalable software solutions
- Assist in establishing and maintaining high-quality coding standards and development workflows
- Support teams in adopting modern software engineering practices and tools
- Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to help developers enhance their technical skills
- Collaborate with technical leadership to develop strategic skill development initiatives
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 10+ Years experience in software craftsmanship & coaching role
- Proven track record of implementing software craftsmanship principles
- Expert-level programming skills in at least two modern programming languages
- Deep understanding of software design principles and architectural patterns
- Experience with Agile methodologies and coaching teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of DevOps practices and tools
- Exceptional mentoring and coaching abilities
- Growth mindset and passion for continuous learning
- Empathy and patience in working with developers at different skill levels
- Strong collaborative and communication skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
- Systems thinking approach to software development
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language
Preferred Certifications:
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Software Craftsmanship certification
- Advanced technical certifications in specific technologies or methodologies
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about software quality and developer growth
- Innovative problem-solver
- Patient and supportive mentor
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to inspire and motivate technical teams
Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi-carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time-off Programs
- Short-and-Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
- Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
- Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice
About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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