Tech Lead Jobs in Dallas, TX
Tech Lead jobs in Dallas are concentrated in Uptown, the Cedars tech corridor, and the Legacy business park in Frisco, across enterprise software, financial technology, and telecom. Employers hiring right now include Methodist Health System, KPMG, and CARVANA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
Location
Dallas, TX
About the job you're considering
At Capgemini, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that drive business value and enhance client experiences. You will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-quality solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Your Role
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Java Tech Lead to drive the design and delivery of our cloud-native backend services on AWS. In this player-coach role, you will set the technical direction for your team, write code on critical paths, and directly manage a team of engineers, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for our customers.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Own the architecture and technical roadmap for the team's Java services on AWS.
- Design and build scalable, secure, and resilient microservices and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
- Write production code on critical paths, lead design and code reviews, and set the bar for code quality and testing.
- Make AWS architecture decisions across compute, data, messaging, and networking, balancing reliability, security, and cost.
- Drive CI/CD, infrastructure as code, observability (New Relic), on-call, and incident-review practices.
People Leadership
- Manage engineers directly: regular 1:1s, goal setting, performance reviews, and career development.
- Coach engineers through code reviews, pairing, and stretch assignments, and grow future tech leads.
- Address performance issues early, with clear expectations and direct, fair feedback.
Delivery and Collaboration
- Partner with product, architecture, security, and business stakeholders to turn requirements into a prioritized backlog.
- Collaborate with different teams, including QA, DevOps, platform, and other engineering teams, to align on priorities, dependencies, and integrations.
- Run predictable Agile/Scrum delivery: sprint planning, estimation, dependency management, and releases.
- Communicate status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to engineering leadership.
Technical Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 7+ years building backend systems in Java.
- 2+ years managing engineers with direct reports, including performance reviews, and career development.
- Deep expertise in modern Java (17+) and Spring Boot, including REST API design, Spring Data, and Spring Security.
- 3+ years designing, building, and running production systems on AWS (e.g., ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, SQS/SNS, CloudWatch, IAM).
- Strong microservices and distributed systems design, including event-driven architecture, messaging, caching, and resiliency patterns.
- Solid relational and NoSQL database skills (e.g., PostgreSQL or Oracle, DynamoDB), including data modeling and performance tuning.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI), containers (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS), and automated testing (JUnit, Mockito).
- Proven track record of delivering complex, production-grade projects end to end in an Agile environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical trade-offs to engineers and business stakeholders alike.
Nice to Have
- AWS certification (Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional, or Developer - Associate).
- Infrastructure as code with Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
- Event streaming with Kafka, Amazon MSK, or Kinesis.
- Observability tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Splunk, Grafana/Prometheus, or OpenTelemetry.
- Experience modernizing monolithic applications or leading migrations to AWS.
- Experience in retail, e-commerce, or payments at high transaction volumes.
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The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $82,082 to $193,440
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
- Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
- Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility
Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.
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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.
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Who's Hiring
- Methodist Health System15

- KPMG7

- CARVANA7

- Capgemini7

- o9 Solutions7

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
Tech Lead Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tech lead job in Dallas?
Focus your search on Dallas's financial technology corridor along Uptown and the Legacy area in Frisco, where enterprise software, telecom, and healthcare IT employers hire tech leads at volume. Large defense contractors near Las Colinas also recruit heavily. Candidates who combine hands-on engineering experience with a record of mentoring junior engineers and owning delivery timelines stand out most in the Dallas market.
Which companies hire tech leads in Dallas?
Employers hiring tech leads in Dallas right now include Methodist Health System, KPMG, and CARVANA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dallas draws a wide mix of Fortune 500 corporate technology centers, regional banks and insurance carriers, and fast-growing fintech startups, all of which hire tech leads at multiple seniority levels.
Are there remote tech lead jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though tech lead roles with significant people management or on-site delivery responsibilities tend to require at least a hybrid presence. About 0% of tech lead openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles concentrated most heavily in software product companies rather than local enterprise or government contractors.
How can I get a tech lead job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Dallas is moving up from a senior engineer role at one of the city's many mid-size fintech or healthcare IT firms, where team sizes are small enough that engineers take on informal lead duties early. Dallas also has an active tech meetup scene and several employer-sponsored apprenticeship tracks at corporate technology centers that give candidates a structured route into first lead roles.
Which industries hire the most tech leads in Dallas?
Most tech lead openings in Dallas sit in Accounting & Auditing, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Dallas's role as a regional hub for banking, insurance, and telecom infrastructure means those sectors generate consistent tech lead demand year-round alongside a growing base of pure-play software companies.
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