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What do development leads do?
Depending on their position in the IT hierarchy and size of the company, development leads are responsible for overseeing the development of software applications and systems. They supervise or work with teams of developers to design, plan, and oversee the software development process. They also work with (or are in) management to ensure that applications and systems meet business needs and are delivered on time and within budget.
Development leads act as problem solvers, troubleshooting issues with applications and systems and providing technical guidance to developers. They also serve as liaisons between IT departments and other teams in the organization, helping to ensure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to software development projects.
What do development leads need to know?
Development leads need to know the company's overall technology strategy and how their team's work aligns with it. They also need to be able to prioritize and manage their team's work effectively, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and keep up with new technologies.
Additionally, they should have a good understanding of software development processes, including Agile and Scrum, version control systems such as Git and Subversion, coding best practices, design patterns and refactoring techniques. They should also be able to optimize code for performance, scalability and maintainability, or delegate this task to someone, who is capable of doing this.
Finally, development leads need to be able to work with other stakeholders (such as product owners and customers) to understand their needs and ensure that the team is meeting deadlines. They should also be able to manage a project budget and take responsibility for the success or failure of their team's efforts.
Why are development leads in such demand?
Development leads are in high demand because the world is becoming increasingly digital. Development Leads have strong problem-solving skills, understand technical architectures and processes, can create detailed project plans with timeline estimates, have excellent communication skills, and can motivate teams to achieve their goals. As a result, they provide organizations with the ability to develop quality software in an efficient manner and are able to use technology to help them reach new heights of success. Therefore, Development Leads are highly sought after by businesses all around the world. They bring expertise and knowledge to the table that is essential for any organization that wants to remain competitive and successful.
How does alphacoders find qualified development leads?
According to the latest Bitkom study, 137,000 IT professionals are needed in Germany. This number is higher than the 124,000 shortage before Corona in 2019 - and is now the highest number since the measurement of the IT skills shortage began. As technology becomes more and more present in our daily lives, this number will continue to rise. Therefore, it is important for recruiters to understand what motivates development leads.
To ensure that companies are effective, they not only need candidates with the right skills, but also candidates who are motivated and inspired. Therefore, it is important that companies find this common ground with potential talent and engage with them in their language. For job seekers, the tide has turned. In the past, companies could choose from a wide range of potential candidates. But now good candidates are in high demand and companies have to compete for them.
Therefore, more and more companies are using headhunters to find the best talent. Alphacoders is the recruitment agency that matches companies with qualified development leads. We identify the ideal candidates for your development leads vacancies thanks to our experience and extensive network in this sub-sector. What's more, we understand what motivates development leads.