Lead Applications Development

This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer/Application Developer to design, develop, test, maintain, and support enterprise software applications aligned with business objectives and user needs. This role delivers high-quality, scalable solutions across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, software development, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and ongoing application support.

The ideal candidate has strong full-stack development experience with modern web technologies such as Angular and/or React; backend technologies such as Node.js and Python; API development; and relational and non-relational databases. Experience with cloud-native development, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices, and modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake is highly desirable.

As a recognized technical expert and subject matter expert (SME), this individual will lead complex initiatives, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor team members, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and advance application modernization efforts. The role requires strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills, along with the ability to influence technical direction while supporting successful project delivery and operational excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Software Development: Design, develop, code, and test software applications that meet business requirements and user needs.
• Application Maintenance and Optimization: Maintain and enhance existing applications to resolve defects, improve performance, and ensure compatibility with evolving technologies.
• Requirements Analysis and Documentation: Partner with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and user stories, and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Quality Assurance and Technical Support: Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing, and provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business, product, architecture, data, infrastructure, and other technology teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Project Leadership: Lead complex development initiatives, manage priorities and dependencies, identify risks, and support timely delivery.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor less-experienced team members, and stay current with relevant industry trends and technologies.

Job Contribution

An experienced professional recognized as a technical expert who applies broad and in-depth knowledge to resolve complex issues creatively. Leads significant projects with a high degree of strategic autonomy and influences technical and business decisions. Develops and implements long-term plans that affect the organization, mentors less-experienced employees, and frequently collaborates with senior leaders.

Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibility.

Career Step Differentiator

Develops and supports complex applications and serves as an SME for modern web, API, and data-platform technologies. Demonstrates expertise across front-end frameworks, backend services, databases, and cloud-based data platforms while contributing to architectural decisions and application modernization initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field is desired.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, application support, and web application technologies.
• Experience with Angular and/or React, Node.js, Python, API development, and database technologies is preferred.
• Experience with Databricks and/or Snowflake is a plus.

Technical Skills and Modern Development Technologies

• Hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and supporting modern web applications using front-end frameworks such as Angular and/or React.
• Experience developing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, Python, or related technologies and frameworks.
• Ability to design, develop, and optimize data solutions using relational and non-relational databases, including data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience implementing end-to-end application solutions across user-interface, application, integration, and data layers.
• Knowledge of software-engineering best practices, including secure coding, API design and development, automated testing, CI/CD, source control, and cloud-native development.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns that support modernization initiatives.
• Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks and/or Snowflake is highly desirable.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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