Software Engineer Team Lead Full Time NEW

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.