Lead Software Development Engineer

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Job Description:

As a Lead Applications Developer, you will be responsible for directing the development team in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications in an Agile Scrum development environment. Additionally, you will be expected to provide feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement, act as a technical mentor and adviser, and ensure effective communication between team members, product owners and other IT functional areas.

Applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software that provide business capabilities, solutions, and/or product suites. Provides systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery of technical solutions is on time and within budget. Researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. Provides knowledge and support for applications’ development, integration, and maintenance. Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Analyzes requirements, tests, and integrates application components. Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented. May focus on web/internet applications specifically, using a variety of languages and platforms. Defines application complexity drivers, estimates development efforts, creates milestones and/or timelines, and tracks progress towards completion.

Provides specific functional expertise that is theoretical and conceptual in nature. This expertise is typically acquired through a combination of university education and experience within a field. May have responsibility for supervising others in the capacity of a “player coach” but primary focus is individual expertise. Particularly at higher levels, sophisticated subject matter expertise is a requirement for success.

Applies in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems related to own job discipline by taking a new perspective on existing solutions. Builds consensus. Regularly acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Works independently, receives minimal guidance.

This position requires specific experience and focus utilizing front end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular/React and Restful web services. The candidate should have experience in building reusable front end Angular web components for the design system. Azure or Google Cloud experience are desirable but not required. Candidate should have more than 12 years of experience developing complex enterprise level solutions, a solid background in applications programming, a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, and several years of proven success as a technical team leader.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Front-end Software Developer, with a focus on both development and Support roles
• Experience in a lead developer role, with demonstrated ability to guide and mentor a development team
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, bootstrap, WCAG 2.0 and modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular is critical. Experience in React is a plus
• Experience with building reusable angular web components library is a must have
• Experience in building Micro Frontend Architecture applications is a plus
• Familiarity with Shell scripting, Azure DevOps Server, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, SonarQube, Netsparker, Dynatrace, Grafana/Loki, Object Oriented Analysis & Design, RESTful APIs is a plus
• Experience with highly available, large scale, multi-platform systems
• Knowledge of Agile and SAFe Methodologies
• Knowledge of DevSecOps
• Technical Analysis & Investigative Skills
• Knowledge of Security Best Practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Planning and Time Management Skills
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with a me