Lead Software Developer

The Lead Developer is a crucial member of the VHT Engineering team with the primary responsibility of leading the design, development, and maintenance of various applications across on-premise and cloud environments. Collaborating closely with the Product team, you will refine and estimate user stories for new application functionalities, engage in deployment activities, and offer support for applications within the portfolio. Your role will involve guiding and mentoring junior team members while upholding best practices. You will lead medium to large projects with small teams, demonstrating superior problem-solving skills and proficiency in multiple programming languages along with strong database and SQL skills. Your expertise should extend to API integration for facilitating automation across different systems. As a representative of the team, you must effectively communicate the architecture and technology to external stakeholders. Working in an agile setting, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining web-based applications both on-premise and in the cloud. Emphasizing high-quality, efficient, and thoroughly tested application code and modules, you will provide architectural guidance for new applications and enhancements to existing ones. Furthermore, you will investigate and resolve application defects, oversee production deployments, and mentor junior developers. Collaboration with Business Partners/Product Owners to refine user stories, innovate processes to address gaps in product requirements, and continuously learn new tools and technologies will be essential. Familiarity with DevOps practices, Azure DevOps, Jira, and exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and Service Bus will be advantageous in this role. Ideal candidates should possess at least 7+ years of professional experience as a Senior Software Developer or higher, with a strong background in design patterns, multitier application architecture, and Agile methodologies. Proficiency in SQL, performance optimization, and excellent communication skills are vital. Moreover, a proactive approach to skill enhancement, mentorship, and collaboration with diverse teams will be key to delivering high-quality products/platforms at VHT.,