Lead Software Engineer 1

The Lead Software Engineer is accountable for technology improvements, project schedule for large development efforts, project planning and architecture, development team execution, requirement definition and comprehension, and customer relationship management regarding the project technology domain. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced technical and project management principles and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. Typically, the Lead Software Engineer is assigned the most challenging assignments and provides the top technical leadership role on programs and large projects. The Lead Software Engineer may lead a team of engineers including contractors.

The Lead Software Engineer ensures team members are coached through their assignments and show growth at the end of each project. This role also arranges mentoring by other team members while taking ownership of skill growth of their project team and other projects. This role is expected to escalate issues to program leadership in a timely manner to prevent project delays and take ownership of estimating development effort for these projects. The incumbent must be able to communicate well to various audiences (technical and non-technical). This role will require balancing multiple projects at a time so being able to task switch throughout your day will be vital. The incumbent must foster a team environment where all members are included in the solution and leadership is aware of all actions being taken. This particular position will also be providing people leadership in the local country.

Manage development teams for multiple projects and assist with stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, projects are delivered on time, and with high quality systems.

Design applications and participate in active development of applications. Participate and lead release planning as well as code reviews for the team.Design applications and participate in active development of applications. Participate and lead release planning as well as code reviews for the team.

Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to assure project team collaboration and meet program manager, stakeholder, and senior leadership needs on the accurate technical status of a project

Managing technical project risks and issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope Define and manage program technical platform to assure the solution is delivered with high quality, meeting business requirements, on schedule, and within budget

Create and maintain technical project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on the technical aspects of active projects

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EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science or Information Systems or similar work experience in a computer-related field.

TECHNICAL/SOFTSKILLS

• Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, C#.NET, ASP.NET
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, SharePoint, PowerApps
• Entity Framework, SQL/Stored Procedures, Visual Studio
• REST API Concepts
• Microsoft Azure and Azure PaaS (Key Vault, App Configuration, Service Bus, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Functions, Storage Accounts, etc.)
• Large system architecture and design
• 3rd Party Integrations
• SDLC knowledge
• Unit and Integration Tests
• Dev Ops Principals: Builds, Releases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem solver, flexible, proactive, and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Preferred, but not required:
  • Docker containers and AKS experience
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB

• Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization.
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to see big picture and understand goals of the business to facilitate best solutions.
• Participate in vendor software selection processes

PREFERREDREQUIREMENTS

Strong working knowledge of BA, PM, QA processes and how to integrate Development processes seamlessly.

Ability to lead geographically distributed teams.