Senior Technical Lead – PL

TIAA

Senior Technical Lead overseeing applications development for communication systems at TIAA. Leading strategic IT initiatives and managing technical teams to enhance performance and innovation.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeCharlotte • Illinois, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $146,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees the development, implementation, and production support of end-to-end communication systems.
Defines and drives a platform modernization strategy that anticipates and incorporates emerging agentic AI capabilities to enhance scalability, resilience, and long-term performance
Consults with executive leadership and business stakeholders to develop and align strategic IT application plans and ensure effective integration with broader organizational objectives.
Leads process improvements, cost reduction efforts, tool development to improve the software development and support process in a way that reduces complexity, improves service, and reduces cost
Leads and directs applications development teams, providing coaching, goal setting, and performance management, including managers, technical leads, and developers.
Ensures compliance with IT quality standards through regular assurance activities, audits, and adherence to regulatory and corporate guidelines.
Partners with enterprise architects, information security, risk management, and compliance teams to ensure resiliency, data security, and regulatory compliance in all delivered solutions.
Analyzes emerging technology trends, advising senior leadership and adapting strategies to maintain a competitive edge in Communications Technology.
Cultivates a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the applications development organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree Required
8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred
8+ years of experience designing and implementing software solutions
Experience managing technical teams.
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience leveraging AI and context engineering in software development
Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and competing priorities effectively
Experience managing vendor relationships and evaluating vendor products/offerings
Experience managing budgets and securing funding

Benefits

Comp & perks

superior retirement program
highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentplatform modernizationAI capabilitiesAgile methodologiescontext engineeringprocess improvementscost reductionvendor managementbudget managementperformance management

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachinggoal settingcommunicationstakeholder managementinnovationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementstrategic planningadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree