Lead Software Developer

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Job Description

As a Lead Software Developer, you will be a vital member of a team responsible for delivering effective, sophisticated, customized solutions using Microsoft technologies including MSFT Dynamics CRM.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Work with the Product Management Team and Development Manager, to understand business needs and software requirements.
• Work with the Architecture, QA, Development, and Infrastructure teams to produce reliable software implementations that are repeatable across environments.
• Provide both early estimations and detailed task level estimates prior to development of prescribed solutions.
• Design and Develop custom software solutions using Microsoft development technologies including MSFT Dynamics CRM, Azure Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Reporting Services, Visual C#, and Web API.
• Use Microsoft Azure DevOps throughout SDLC with a solid understanding of Sprint Planning, Repository usage and Pipelines.
• System Test solutions using manual and automated methods, support QC testing and User Acceptance testing as needed
• Contribute to and follow the standards, guidelines and processes defined for the team
• Support and mentor less experienced developers by guiding and providing learning opportunities and performing design and code reviews.
• Perform code reviews of developed software by team members prior to deployment into Pre-prod and Prod environments.
• Keep abreast of technology innovations, including new releases of Microsoft technologies, development best practices, third party add-ons, and infrastructure components.

Qualifications

Education: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development,  computer engineering, IT, or a related field of study

Required Skills/Competencies/Experience:

• 9+ years of software development experience
• Strong background in developing customized solutions using Microsoft technologies including on-premise and cloud-based implementations. 
• Must exhibit fluency in software development concepts including Software Design Patterns, Caching, Concurrency, Security, and Relational Databases.
• Experience developing solutions and integrating with Microsoft Dynamics CRM desired.
• Solid communication skills and ability to show a solid understanding of business needs on projects they have previously worked on.
• A passion for developing quality software and working within a team.
• Strong background in designing and implementing robust business solutions, advanced concepts including caching, security, and asynchronous routines 
• Knowledge of design patterns and development experience with .NET framework, Microsoft Azure and tools 
• Experience with multiple third-party Software Development Kits 
• Experience with cloud-based APIs 
• Solid database development experience with SQL Server including T-SQL, stored procedures and user-defined functions 
• Experience in Web development technologies – Web Services, JSON, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery
• Solid understanding of SDLC using Agile Methodologies.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM solution development 
• Knowledge of the technical framework of CRM including email, SharePoint, and Active Directory integration options 
• Knowledge of Dynamics CRM Architecture, Dynamics CRM API, and Entity Model 
• Solid understanding of SDLC using Agile Methodologies
• Experience with software repositories required--Azure DevOps and Git preferred

Other Expectations:

• Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of the business needs of past projects
• Ability to think logically and articulate thoughts in a clear, concise manner.
• Can quickly learn and adapt when dealing with unfamiliar systems and applications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with managers and co-workers
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and see them through to completion. Display exceptional follow-through, personal drive, and the desire to make a difference.
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