Lead Developer

A leading organization is seeking a Lead Developer to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and deliver high-quality software solutions. This role involves managing a small development team, performing advanced technical analysis, and driving the design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications., * Analyze and enhance existing systems to meet business and user needs

• Develop complex SSRS and Power BI reports following established standards
• Support deployment and ongoing maintenance of applications in production
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues and defects, * Follow best practices across SDLC: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
• Contribute to process improvements and innovation initiatives
• Ensure application accuracy, efficiency, and stability through rigorous testing

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with developers, database administrators, and business analysts
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support development initiatives
• Participate in brainstorming and process improvement efforts

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and train junior developers
• Conduct performance evaluations and approve timesheets
• Lead one-on-one meetings and support team development
• Provide code reviews and technical guidance

Support & Maintenance

• Assist in resolving customer support issues and production incidents
• Maintain and enhance applications post-deployment

• Strong experience with C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and ASP.NET Core
• Frontend development using Angular (v8+) and TypeScript
• Experience with AngularJS legacy systems and modernization strategies
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including database design, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Entity Framework, Dapper, and AutoMapper
• Experience with SSRS and Power BI reporting tools

Architecture & Integration

• Knowledge of N-tier, layered, and microservices architectures
• Experience with design patterns such as Repository, Unit of Work, and Dependency Injection
• Experience with REST APIs, JWT authentication, and API security
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns (IBM MQ, SOAP/WSDL, SignalR)

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with Docker containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and source control (Git or TFVC)
• Experience with environment management across development and production systems

Modern Development Practices

• Strong understanding of SOLID principles and test-driven development
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (xUnit, tSQLt)
• Familiarity with AI-assisted/agentic coding tools to improve productivity and code quality __________________

Leadership & Functional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Experience leading Agile teams (sprint planning, task management, code reviews)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills, * Experience in government, judicial, or public-sector technology environments
• Background in legacy system modernization and microservices transformation
• Experience working with large-scale databases and enterprise applications, * Minimum 5 years of experience in software development and system design
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, * Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field