Lead Application Developer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead, Architect, design, oversee development and deployment of web and mobile applications across the full technology stack (front end, middle tier, back end).

• Specific examples associated task/responsibilities with envisioning and planning phase of the solution development process include, but are not limited to: o Lead requirements gathering and specifications o Evaluate scope, project plan & timeline o Asses risk and analyze mitigation options o Strategize and design Proof of concept and/or prototypes o Drive desired status and collaborate with distributed delivery teams

• Deliverables/Tasks/responsibilities associated with the design and development phase of a business solution development process include, but are not limited to, the following: o Architect and design Solution/application modules o Develop implementation specifications o Participate in implementation specification review o Participate in test plan reviews

• Specific examples associated with the release phase of a business solution development process include, but not limited to: o Develop software code to specification o Integration test o Code and deliverable review o Participate in User acceptance meetings and plan o Lead future enhancement recommendations or future solution phase/release recommendation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential to work with all levels within the company.

• Full understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle

• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure, .NET framework, .NET Core, Visual Studio, C#, JavaScript, and ASP.NET.

• Hands-on experience with UI frameworks such as Angular and React

• Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Cursor to efficiently complete development tasks

• Excellent working knowledge of SQL Server, T-SQL, and Team Foundation Server

• Visual Studio Release Management experience a plus.

• Must be able to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.

• Must be able to work with geographically disperse teams and stakeholders through both onshore and offshore teams

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities

• Ability to work independently and delegate implementation tasks to a small team of developers to successful completion.

• Estimation and timely delivery of proposed and agreed upon solutions.

Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years in software development

• 8+ years of development in web-related technologies

• 6+ years of development using .NET Framework, .NET Core, Azure, C#, SQL Server

• 6+ years of development in ASP.NET Web Forms and/or ASP.NET MVC and/or Angular and/or React

• Bachelor’s Degree Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or Equivalent Experience, Master Degree preferred

• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred