Development Team Lead

ABOUT MPG

Market Performance Group (MPG) is a leading end-to-end, strategy & services omnichannel commerce agency focused on creating the best PATH FORWARD ? from market strategy to in-market reality ? for today?s fastest-growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers. Over the years, we?ve built a strong reputation as a trusted partner and valuable resource to a broad range of companies, from Fortune 500 to Private Equity, in categories that include health & wellness, food & beverage, home and hardlines. We revel in the opportunity to guide our clients on their path forward, building and activating strategies that ensure success. Everything we do is driven by our unrelenting commitment to leverage our deep operational experience, unparalleled omnichannel expertise, and industry relationships to drive performance in today?s dynamic omnichannel marketplace.

At MPG, we value our people and their contributions; they are critical to building the MPG Brand. Our leadership team has significant experience driving topline revenue and bottom-line profit, having held senior operating roles at leading CPG manufacturers and retailers. Our highly regarded, seasoned team of 400+ strategy and commercialization professionals brings strong operational experience and a collaborative approach. All team members are singularly focused on providing clients with pragmatic, real-world market approaches, built on the strong consumer, category and marketplace insights needed to create sustainable, profitable brand growth.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Development Team Lead is responsible for guiding and coordinating the application development team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role focuses exclusively on managing the development process, providing leadership, technical expertise, and support to developers. The Development Team Lead plays a crucial role in fostering a collaborative and efficient development environment, enabling the team to meet project goals and deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and mentor a team of application developers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective development practices.

Coordinate development activities, ensuring that projects are progressing according to schedule and that developers have the necessary resources.

Oversee code quality, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges, promoting a problem-solving culture within the team.

Facilitate clear and effective communication within the development team and with other stakeholders to align development efforts with project objectives.

Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new developers.

Continuously assess and improve development processes and tools to enhance team productivity and software quality.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREDSKILLS

Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.

Relevant certifications in software development or cloud technologies are an advantage.

High-level proficiency in relevant programming languages and development frameworks such as PHP, JavaScript, JQuery, Laravel, and Bootstrap.

Strong understanding of Full Stack LAMP Development, Linux, MySQL, and related technologies.

Solid experience in application design, development, and deployment.

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a technical team.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to facilitate collaboration and understanding within the team.

Extensive experience in application development, with a demonstrated ability to lead and support a technical team.

Proven experience working on the development of client applications, where deliverables were defined by client specifications and deadlines, rather than internal timelines. The ideal candidate should have experience managing multiple client projects simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to balance competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Experience working in cloud-based development environments is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most of the work will be performed remotely from your home. The position may require occasional travel for team meetings, strategic planning sessions, and industry conferences. Work hours will primarily be spent seated at a computer monitor using a mouse and keyboard.

This job description is not all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested to meet the needs of the organization.

BENEFITS

We offer a generous package of health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, paid maternity/paternity leave and life insurance. Our compensation program provides market industry base salary, bonuses, and 401K. In addition to paid holidays, we reward an employee?s extra efforts through unlimited paid time off.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

MPG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to ensuring that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) are at the foundation of our culture. Through DEI&B, we embrace the beauty in all of the unique qualities of our employees, communities and clients. MPG?s DEI&B efforts empower us to collectively reach our full potential. by fueling innovation, connection, and growth. We recognize the value of having a diverse and engaged team. We are an organization driven by PEOPLE. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging was born from our core values. We believe that by leveraging the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees, MPG can unlock more comprehensive, innovative, and long-standing results for both our client and retailer partners. As our journey continues to evolve, we have made intentional commitments to further champion DEI&B. The foundation of our pledge starts with our promise to each other, our clients, and the community.

VACCINATION STATUS

MPG does not require candidates to be vaccinated when hired, with the following exception:

If the client for whom the role is being filled requires all candidates to be vaccinated, MPG will require those candidates to be vaccinated. In these cases, candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.