Software Developer Team Lead

WHERE CODE MEETS CREATIVITY: BUILDING THE SYSTEMS THAT MOVE US FORWARD

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At Lakeshirts we move fast build things that matter and ship work that makes a difference not someday but today. From the systems that power our art automation to the platforms that connect our teams great technology is at the heart of what we do.

Were seeking a Lead Developer to own day-to-day development operations and lead our talented team of developers and tech artists. This role sits at the intersection of AI innovation and platform delivery youll be the person who keeps the dev team sharp work with PMO team to keep sprints on track and the builds going out the door.

Reporting to the IT Manager youll partner closely on company development initiatives while owning the technical execution that makes them real. If youre a hands-on developer who loves leading from the front mentoring a strong team and building systems that scale this is your role.

Schedule: MondayFriday Location: Onsite employment in Detroit Lakes MN

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead and manage the development team (developers and tech artists) owning day-to-day development operations and sprint execution.
• Partner with the IT Manager to scope plan and deliver company development initiatives within existing sprint capacity.
• Serve as the technical lead on development projects writing code reviewing PRs and setting the bar for quality.
• Work with PMO team sprint planning backlog grooming and delivery timelines to ensure commitments are met without disrupting existing platform priorities.
• Mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of continuous improvement clean code and ownership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT PMO and other teams to align on priorities and unblock delivery.
• Evaluate and introduce new tools frameworks and practices to keep the team current and effective.
• Communicate development status blockers and wins clearly to leadership.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the companys value of Team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of software development experience with 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Experience with C# JavaScript and HTML (our core stack).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML integration APIs and automation workflows.
• Proven ability to manage sprint-based delivery without over-committing team capacity.
• Experience mentoring developers and driving a high-performance team culture.
• Strong communicator able to translate technical work into clear updates for non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a bias toward shipping.
• Experience working in a manufacturing operations or production environment is a plus.
• Must love dogs (we kinda like them a lot at HQ).

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND

We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and seek committed individuals who will help move our company forward while embracing our values and culture.

Lakeshirts Blue 84 is one of the largest privately owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States decorating and distributing a wide variety of garments for the resort college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes MN we employ over 900 great people and proudly produce 45000 garments daily.

Its not just a job - its a lifestyle.

LIFES BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

COGNITIVE OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Employee must be able to see and hear read and write. Requires adaptability analyzing assessing calculating decision-making dependability judgment reasoning speaking following direction and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

NEVER (0%): Climb Crawl Lift 2550 lbs. Lift over 50 lbs. Carry 2550 lbs. Carry over 50 lbs.

OCCASIONALLY (1%33%): Lift Stand Walk Carry Push Pull Balance Bend Twist Reach Lift under 10 lbs. Lift 1024 lbs. Carry under 10 lbs. Carry 1024 lbs.

FREQUENTLY (34%66%): Reach below shoulder height.

CONTINUOUSLY (67%100%): Sit.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employees may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.

Required Experience:

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