How to hire a module lead

How to hire a module lead, step by step

Here's a step-by-step module lead hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a module lead job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new module lead
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your module lead job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a module lead for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A module lead's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, module leads from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of module leads and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Module Lead	Description	Hourly rate
   Module Lead	Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design information systems solutions to help the organization operate more efficiently and effectively. They bring business and information technology (IT) together by understanding the needs and limitations of both.	$32-45
   Developer Analyst	A developer analyst is a professional who is responsible for building application requirements and develops database solutions that allow operational efficiency and user-friendly tools. Developer analysts are required to develop a detailed definition of business solutions that can include database design, data flow, and transaction processing requirements... Show more	$30-54
   Systems Architect	A systems architect specializes in designing and developing computer networks and systems for company operations. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around conducting research and analysis to identify a company's needs, devising strategies to reach particular goals, improving existing systems, and implementing solutions for optimal processes... Show more	$36-67

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Onsite
   • Web Services
   • Data Warehouse
   • Test Cases
   • C++
   • PL/SQL
   • Architecture
   • SQL Server
   • XML
   • Code Reviews
   • User Interface
   • Unix
   • Windows XP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design a generic ETL framework to maintain code consistency and manage central repository.
   • Involve in developing the complete front end development using HTML, JSP, JavaScript and CSS.
   • Work with multiple onshore teams.
   • Work effectively as onshore technical lead on multiple projects.
   • Work on migrating existing DTS packages in to SSIS.
   • Project is based on J2EE framework having Java-SWING as front-end components.

   More module lead duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the module lead job description is a good way to get more applicants. A module lead salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a module lead in Missouri may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level module lead. Additionally, a module lead with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average module lead salary

   $80,263yearly

   $38.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level module lead salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average module lead salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$95,690	$46
   2	Washington	$87,516	$42
   3	New York	$85,148	$41
   4	Massachusetts	$82,229	$40
   5	New Jersey	$81,633	$39
   6	Minnesota	$80,707	$39
   7	North Carolina	$80,626	$39
   8	Maryland	$79,908	$38
   9	Arizona	$79,694	$38
   10	Ohio	$79,580	$38
   11	Connecticut	$79,434	$38
   12	Illinois	$78,191	$38
   13	Georgia	$77,490	$37
   14	Wisconsin	$76,216	$37
   15	Virginia	$76,104	$37
   16	Colorado	$75,106	$36
   17	Utah	$75,011	$36
   18	Texas	$74,954	$36
   19	Arkansas	$72,561	$35
   20	Missouri	$72,016	$35

   Average module lead salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$147,059	$70.70	27
   2	Apple	$127,756	$61.42	130
   3	Bungie	$119,364	$57.39
   4	Abbott	$100,228	$48.19	20
   5	Silicon Valley Bank	$94,791	$45.57
   6	General Electric	$93,869	$45.13	154
   7	Hitachi U.S.A.	$90,488	$43.50	16
   8	U.S. Bank	$88,616	$42.60	17
   9	Atrium	$87,919	$42.27	82
   10	Air Products	$87,575	$42.10
   11	3D Systems	$86,880	$41.77
   12	CompuGain	$86,261	$41.47
   13	INNOVA	$85,566	$41.14
   14	Maximus	$85,431	$41.07	328
   15	3Pillar Global	$84,756	$40.75
   16	Hitachi Vantara	$84,586	$40.67
   17	Bahwan CyberTek	$84,160	$40.46
   18	Altran Corporation	$84,140	$40.45
   19	Keystone Logic	$83,751	$40.26
   20	Nielsen Holdings	$83,628	$40.21

4. Writing a module lead job description

   A module lead job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a module lead job description:

   Module lead job description example

   Since 1992, Ciena has been driven by a relentless pursuit of network innovation. We believe in a network that grows smarter, more agile, and more responsive every day. This means that when you digitally interact in your world - picking up the phone, streaming video, texting a friend or loved one - your interactions are being enabled by Ciena technologies. Ciena makes your social / entertainment / business existence REAL.
   
   No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified below and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
   
   Job Summary: We are looking for highly skilled Scala programmers / developers to work in Ciena's NextGen NMS system i.e BluePlanet MCP. BluePlanet MCP is Ciena's domain controller, automating lifecycle operations of Ciena's packet and optical networks. Based on Microservices architecture, MCP helps network operators to Plan, provision, and turn up multi-layer services quickly using a highly intuitive interface. MCP marks a strategic shift from legacy network management software, enabling the transformation to open, scalable software control that easily integrates into network operators' Billing and Operations Support Systems (B/OSS) and Orchestration layers using open REST APIs.Roles and Responsibilities: As a software developer, you would be involved in the following
   
   Collaborate in an Agile scrum teams working on the Features for the management and control of Packet Optical Devices of Ciena's product suite Understanding of requirements from Product Owners/Architects in areas of Packet Technologies like MPLS, G.8032, QinQ, Pseudo wires and implementing them in MCP using Java, Scala, PythonQuick Prototyping using newer technologies and open source platforms in Web and NMS domains Create Automated Test Suites for executing test automation of your features Troubleshooting product issues found in System Integration Testing and Customer deployments.
   Mandatory skills:
   5 - 8 years of Software Development Experience in ScalaExcellent understanding of Data Structures and Multi-threading concepts.Excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills.Excellent Problem-Solving skills.Excellent Written and Spoken communications skills.
   Preferred Skills:
   Working experience in Akka, Actor framework.Exposure to Elastic Search and Cassandra databases Exposure to Apache Kafka stream processing platform
   Educational Qualification:
   Bachelors/Masters of Engineering in Computer Science
   
   At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
   
   If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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5. Post your job

   To find module leads for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any module leads they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level module leads with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your module lead job on Zippia to find and attract quality module lead candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit module leads, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a module lead applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new module lead

   Once you have selected a candidate for the module lead position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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