Lead Application Developer

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintains in-depth knowledge of the department’s strategic business plans.
Develops in-depth knowledge of company’s existing IT architecture, infrastructure, and technology portfolio.
Provides technical leadership and mentors team members on assigned projects.
Conducts research on emerging technologies in support of infrastructure development efforts and recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and infrastructure flexibility.
Designs, develops, and implements end-to-end integrated systems.
Collaborates across teams to evaluate business needs and provide technology solutions.
Develops and executes test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance.
Reports on findings and make recommendations for improvement.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Advanced understanding of information processing principles and practices.
Advanced technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including current MS Windows Server and Desktop releases.
Strong experience in a variety of programming languages, including C# and ASP.
Knowledge of current web best practices and JavaScript, HTML, and CSS experience.
Knowledge of the web application framework Angular 1.x and Angular 7 preferred including TypeScript.
Experience using TFS or DevOps with GIT integrated for source control. 
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Advanced analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Effectively able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast paced environment.
Ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative setting.
Experience with agile methodologies and the full software development life cycle.

MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINING NORMALLY REQUIRED:
5+ years of experience working as a developer in the .NET language.
5+ years of experience with business requirements gathering and analysis.
Proven experience in internet-based systems development.
2+ years of hands on experience with application testing