IT Team Lead – Application Development

Border States

IT Team Lead in application development at Border States, managing a team and ensuring product delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive IT strategy and execution.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • North Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product ownership and management, with a strong focus on developing scalable application architectures and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, manage product backlogs, and ensure alignment with business and technical goals.

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Product OwnershipCross-Functional Team ManagementSoftware Platform ManagementCustomer-Centric DevelopmentPerformance Analytics

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementApplication Architecture DesignCode ReviewTesting and DeploymentTechnical Debt ReductionAutomation EnhancementKPI MonitoringUser Feedback IncorporationShared Services DevelopmentEnterprise Software Solutions

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationMentoringTeam LeadershipCollaborationStakeholder Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Industry Keywords

Continuous ImprovementScalable RoadmapCustomer Value DeliverySecurity ComplianceMatrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Developers and technical team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Co-defines and executes product strategies, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals.
Co-develops and maintains a scalable roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements based on business value with Business Partner.
Ensure that all development efforts are customer-centric and focused on delivering value to end users, incorporating user feedback into product enhancements.
Oversee code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to coding standards.
Guide the team in designing scalable, maintainable, and secure application architectures that align with business requirements and technical standards.
Partner with other IT and engineering teams to develop reusable services and APIs that support multiple applications and business functions, reducing duplication and improving efficiency.
Use analytics and KPIs to monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements in speed, reliability, and scalability.
Owns the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization for development teams and other infrastructure shared service teams.
Manages cross-functional collaboration with Security, Infrastructure, DevOps, Product, and Business teams to develop scalable, reusable services that drive efficiency and drives technical decisions related to application delivery, shared services support, and product lifecycle management.
Conducts mid-year and year-end performance reviews for direct reports.
Ensures shared services align with security, compliance, and industry best practices.
Translates complex business requirements into technical deliverables, ensuring clarity across teams.
Manages dependencies across multiple products and platforms including shared services.
Identifies opportunities to optimize systems, reduce technical debt, and enhance automation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, mathematics, or related field or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, or related role.
Strong experience working with shared services, enterprise software platforms, or technology solutions.
Ability to manage multiple cross-functional teams and work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders.
Background in software platform management, resource management, and project management.
Experience managing customer, vendor relationships or external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!