Leads cross-functional software development efforts, including architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, support, code reviews, and technical problem resolution. Mentors developers, establishes coding standards, improves system scalability and availability, manages source code, promotes unit testing, estimates work, and supports Scrum team delivery. The role requires .NET, web development, APIs, microservices, distributed systems, cloud, databases, and software testing experience.
.NET Lead
Position Summary
The Lead Technical Developer must be able to lead cross functional teams to understand the requirements, current state architecture of the system and create roadmap for the future enhancements. They must possess good knowledge in system design, and technical problem-solving skills. This person should be able to guide and mentor the team in technical aspects. This person must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and provide technical expertise and ownership of solutions.
Responsibilities
- Apply software engineering and architecture best practices to design, develop and manage high-quality, scalable, and highly available multi-tier enterprise systems
- Analyze existing user interface components and find the areas that we can improve
- Drive the resolution of problems found in existing applications
- Manage and maintain source code
- Lead the efforts to design, develop, test, deploy, and support various applications
- Must be a dedicated member of the Scrum team and help the team to improve continuously, maximize velocity and deliver high quality products
- Mentor and guide the team members with system design, best practices and coding standards
- Identify bottlenecks and issues and provide solutions to mitigate and address these issues
- Makes a habit of covering the majority of their code with unit tests
- Estimate efforts and ensure that work is completed in a timely manner
- Responsible for code reviews and merges
Requirements
- Experience in C# or other development language (Java, C/C++, Go, or Rust)
- Hands-on experience with a javascript structural framework (Angular, Vue, React)
- Understand the mechanics of responsive web design using HTM5/CSS3
- Experience with data integration and consuming API’s (REST, GraphQL)
- Experience with .Net core, Web API and Microservices
- Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
- Experience working with Cloud and Agile Scrum Process
- Familiar with coding patterns, both object oriented and procedural
- Understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
- Must be a self-starter, motivated, detailed, and can work collaboratively with others
- Experience working with SQL, NoSQL, message and data
Preferred
- BS or advanced degree in Computer Science, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in software development with 3+ years of experience leading teams
- Experience developing mobile applications
- Experience with the automated build and deployment of websites
- Experience with Oracle and PL-SQL
- Experience securing a public facing API
- Experience leading onsite and offshore agile teams
- Experience solutioning and estimating requirements
- Extensive knowledge of system architecture patterns
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 33,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 118,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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