Lead Application Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate as a vital member of an Agile team, engaging in the complete software development lifecycle, which includes requirements gathering, architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment.

• Spearhead the design, development, testing, and release of enterprise application deployments.

• Oversee and coordinate daily development tasks to guarantee the timely and high-quality delivery of essential systems.

• Supervise Operations & Maintenance (O&M) tasks, encompassing defect resolution, enhancements, system updates, and performance enhancements.

• Lead release planning, execution, and deployment efforts across UAT and production environments.

• Ensure that applications comply with IRS testing protocols and performance validation criteria.

• Act as the main technical point of contact for Government Program Managers, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

• Ensure that solutions comply with federal regulations, security, and architectural standards.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps.

• Support initiatives aimed at continuous improvement, such as process optimization, automation, and system scalability.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a comparable field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 7 years of experience as a Software Developer in enterprise settings.

• Proven experience acting as a Technical Lead or Task Lead on federal IT projects.

• Experience in supporting mission-critical systems in live environments.

• Strong expertise in: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, SQL Server (T-SQL, database design, administration), and web technologies (HTML, XML, JavaScript).

• Familiarity with Agile development environments and contemporary SDLC practices.

• Solid understanding of release management, testing, and deployment procedures.

• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience ensuring adherence to federal testing and performance standards (e.g., IRS guidelines).

• Capability to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Background Investigation (Public Trust or higher).

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for bonuses.

• Employer-paid health care.

• Training and development funds.

• 401k match.