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Job Category: Software Development
Requisition Number: SRTEA004165
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Sioux Falls
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Description
Employer: Premier Bankcard, LLC
Job Title: Sr. Team Lead, Software Development
Location: 3820 N Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Job Duties:
Supervises employees engaged in developing, maintaining and modifying applications programs and systems. Responsible for coordinating work of subordinate developers and for verifying the maintenance of programming quality standards. Trains department employees in programming techniques and participates in problem analysis and system design preparatory to development of programs. Emphasis placed on automating, maintaining, and enhancing existing manual procedures, programs, software and systems.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management in regards to PREMIER applications, ongoing data schema, documentation of internal databases, tables.
- Performs work that affects business operations to substantial degree of multiple internal applications and external applications. May include analyzing information requirements and specifications for database construction and maintenance to ensure efficiency, safety of information and utilization of new technical developments. The new databases/tables maybe of high complexity and scope.
- Completes major assignments affecting the operations of the business through multiple internal applications and external applications and may include databases and tables.
- Investigates and resolves matter of significance for the PREMIER applications and may include on behalf of Software Development management.
- Involved in planning long or short-term business objectives; coordinate the completion of department projects and outstanding Internal Program Requests, including organizing the flow of work amongst team members.
- Ensure Internal Programming Requests are implemented in an uninterrupted and non-detrimental fashion by participating in the software releases. These assignments will directly relate to general business operations performing as expected.
- Assist developers with questions on PREMIER applications and proper coding standards.
- Ensure developers follow a stringent Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and coach them as needed to ensure the process is followed.
- Ensure that each employee has adequate training and resources to complete job duties in an efficient and effective manner; review, monitor, and/or test the functionality and performance of work assigned (projects) to subordinate developers.
- Resolve problems that challenge operational production where there are no clear precedents; provide feedback and further direction to developers as needed.
- With guidance from management, monitor and evaluate individual employee performance, deliver performance reviews, recommend salary adjustments, and address employee issues, concerns, and future development.
- Ensure adherence to department, company policies, procedures; present recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues under guidance of superior.
- Ensure work rules and attendance standards are consistently met; accurately complete reports consisting of work time spent on individual
- Complete and/or delegate the completing of Help Desk tickets.
- Understands operational objectives and proactively and creatively seeks new and improved methodologies, soliciting the input of others within the organization and keeping abreast of industry advances.
- Instructs and advises database users of the various administration and technical issues in conjunction with other software development managers.
- Independently monitor, evaluate individual employee performance, deliver performance reviews, recommend salary adjustments, and address employee issues, concerns, and future development.
- Implement recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues.
- Review existing PREMIER application and/or databases/table processes and coding standards, make recommendations for changes to improve dept efficiency.
- Promotes company’s image of a supportive corporate citizen within the communities it serves through participation in civic and social activities.
Requirements:
At least a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and six years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience as a technical lead, team lead, or related experience managing enterprise level systems and integrating technology.
*Specific skills and other requirements:
Position also requires:
At least one year of management experience in a software development environment;
-At least three years of experience in leading a software development team;
-At least five years of experience in an Agile environment and with the agile experience;
-At least one year of experience serving as a lead developing and troubleshooting software related to credit card payment and credit card systems.
-At least three years of experience with enhanced design and analysis in providing heterogenous solutions with various technology stack including experience with UX, API, Databases, and Cloud.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Our Culture
At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work.
We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions.
Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.
Application Process
To ensure timely communication during the application process, please ensure that the “My Presence” portion of your profile is kept current. This should include your most recent phone number and email address. Additionally, please upload any relevant documentation, such as a cover letter and resume. Initial contact will be made via email. Please check your email regularly for any updates or sign in at Careers to view any status changes.
Neither First PREMIER Bank nor PREMIER Bankcard, LLC discriminates in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or status within any other protected group.






Sr. Team Lead, Software Development
Job Category: Software Development
Requisition Number: SRTEA004165
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Sioux Falls
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As a member of the PREMIER Bankcard team, you’ll be helping customers get back on the road to a better financial future. Plus, you’ll be working for one of the country’s strongest financial institutions and the 9th largest issuer of Mastercard credit cards.
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At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we have people of all ages and from all walks of life and cultures. We’ve grown to be one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations and one of the top issuers of Mastercard® credit cards. We’ve also been named one of the best banks to work for by American Banker Magazine and by those who have spent their careers at PREMIER.
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With $3 billion in total bank assets and more than $7.5 billion in total trust assets, First PREMIER Bank is one of the strongest capitalized community banks in the country. We offer personal, business and ag banking, mortgage, treasury services, wealth management and indirect lending.
Employer: Premier Bankcard, LLC
Job Title: Sr. Team Lead, Software Development
Location: 3820 N Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Job Duties:
Supervises employees engaged in developing, maintaining and modifying applications programs and systems. Responsible for coordinating work of subordinate developers and for verifying the maintenance of programming quality standards. Trains department employees in programming techniques and participates in problem analysis and system design preparatory to development of programs. Emphasis placed on automating, maintaining, and enhancing existing manual procedures, programs, software and systems.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management in regards to PREMIER applications, ongoing data schema, documentation of internal databases, tables.
- Performs work that affects business operations to substantial degree of multiple internal applications and external applications. May include analyzing information requirements and specifications for database construction and maintenance to ensure efficiency, safety of information and utilization of new technical developments. The new databases/tables maybe of high complexity and scope.
- Completes major assignments affecting the operations of the business through multiple internal applications and external applications and may include databases and tables.
- Investigates and resolves matter of significance for the PREMIER applications and may include on behalf of Software Development management.
- Involved in planning long or short-term business objectives; coordinate the completion of department projects and outstanding Internal Program Requests, including organizing the flow of work amongst team members.
- Ensure Internal Programming Requests are implemented in an uninterrupted and non-detrimental fashion by participating in the software releases. These assignments will directly relate to general business operations performing as expected.
- Assist developers with questions on PREMIER applications and proper coding standards.
- Ensure developers follow a stringent Software Development Life cycle (SDLC) and coach them as needed to ensure the process is followed.
- Ensure that each employee has adequate training and resources to complete job duties in an efficient and effective manner; review, monitor, and/or test the functionality and performance of work assigned (projects) to subordinate developers.
- Resolve problems that challenge operational production where there are no clear precedents; provide feedback and further direction to developers as needed.
- With guidance from management, monitor and evaluate individual employee performance, deliver performance reviews, recommend salary adjustments, and address employee issues, concerns, and future development.
- Ensure adherence to department, company policies, procedures; present recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues under guidance of superior.
- Ensure work rules and attendance standards are consistently met; accurately complete reports consisting of work time spent on individual
- Complete and/or delegate the completing of Help Desk tickets.
- Understands operational objectives and proactively and creatively seeks new and improved methodologies, soliciting the input of others within the organization and keeping abreast of industry advances.
- Instructs and advises database users of the various administration and technical issues in conjunction with other software development managers.
- Independently monitor, evaluate individual employee performance, deliver performance reviews, recommend salary adjustments, and address employee issues, concerns, and future development.
- Implement recommendations or solutions to outstanding or potential issues.
- Review existing PREMIER application and/or databases/table processes and coding standards, make recommendations for changes to improve dept efficiency.
- Promotes company’s image of a supportive corporate citizen within the communities it serves through participation in civic and social activities.
Requirements:
At least a Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and six years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience as a technical lead, team lead, or related experience managing enterprise level systems and integrating technology.
*Specific skills and other requirements:
Position also requires:
At least one year of management experience in a software development environment;
-At least three years of experience in leading a software development team;
-At least five years of experience in an Agile environment and with the agile experience;
-At least one year of experience serving as a lead developing and troubleshooting software related to credit card payment and credit card systems.
-At least three years of experience with enhanced design and analysis in providing heterogenous solutions with various technology stack including experience with UX, API, Databases, and Cloud.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

At First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes personal success, respect, health, and wellness, fun and giving back. This is an environment where you will be rewarded, valued, and celebrated for your hard work.
We offer a robust and expanded package of health benefits, incentives, paid time off and growth and career advancement opportunities. We celebrate our employees and show our appreciation with private concerts, outdoor bashes, cash and car giveaways and more! See some of our epic celebrations and employee recognitions.
Considered one of the nation’s strongest financial organizations, we’ve achieved our success by embodying the views and values of The PREMIER Way. From our CEOs to the newest hires, we all follow these shared views and values to guide us on how to treat our customers, co-workers and communities. The PREMIER Way also serves as a roadmap on how to be successful inside and outside of the workplace. We believe in investing in our employees, their families and our communities.

To ensure timely communication during the application process, please ensure that the “My Presence” portion of your profile is kept current. This should include your most recent phone number and email address. Additionally, please upload any relevant documentation, such as a cover letter and resume. Initial contact will be made via email. Please check your email regularly for any updates or sign in at Careers to view any status changes.
Neither First PREMIER Bank nor PREMIER Bankcard, LLC discriminates in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
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