IT Apps Programmer Lead (Client Server Developer)

We are seeking an experienced IT Apps Programmer Lead (Client Server Developer) to support the development of AI-enabled insurance applications and underwriting workbench solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-stack application development expertise, hands-on experience with modern cloud technologies, and the ability to collaborate across business and technology teams in an agile environment.

This role involves designing, developing, and enhancing web and backend systems while contributing to workflow automation initiatives and AI-driven business capabilities. The candidate will play a leadership role by guiding development teams, influencing technical decisions, and ensuring successful delivery of enterprise applications., * Design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled web and backend applications.

• Build and enhance underwriting workbench capabilities and workflow automation solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and developers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Develop cloud-native and enterprise applications using AWS, Angular, and .NET technologies.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
• Support integration of AI prompting and intelligent automation capabilities into business workflows.
• Ensure code quality, performance optimization, security, and scalability standards are met.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership to distributed development teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Do you have experience in Web applications?, Technical Skills

• Strong experience with:
• AWS cloud services
• Angular framework
• .NET Framework / .NET application development
• REST APIs and backend services
• Web application development
• Workflow automation solutions
• AI Prompt Engineering / AI-enabled application integration

Functional Skills

• Experience working on underwriting or insurance workbench applications.
• Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and integration patterns.
• Ability to work across frontend, middleware, and backend technologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Ability to influence and present ideas to technical and business audiences.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Derex Technologies Inc specializes in providing IT consulting, staffing solutions and software services. Globally headquartered in Harrison New Jersey since 1996 Derex delivers the highest quality technology professionals and an array of customized IT talent solutions designed to improve productivity and drive results to global clients throughout North America.

With over two decades of unparalleled experience, Derex provides supports to its clientele, across such industries as Systems Integration, Banking and Finance, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Energy, Healthcare, Technology, Transportation, and local and federal Government agencies.