Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description:
Client is seeking a Technical Lead to research, design, develop, configure, integrate, test, and maintain existing and new applications and integrate 3rd party developed applications with client's systems. The Senior Technical Lead conducts and coordinates software development activities throughout the project, including critical design decisions. Provide continuous improvement efforts to enhance data transformation and manipulation performance while providing increased functionality and support to production information systems based on business needs. The candidate will work closely with Application Architects and business SMEs in Back Office and Data Services.

Responsibilities:

Oversee a small team of software engineers and all projects they undertake, analyze briefs, write progress reports, identify risks an develop work schedules
Possess flexibility to accommodate interaction with offshore development team
Communicate with business stakeholders and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Design cloud-first solutions in a highly collaborative team environment following the Agile methodology to assist other department personnel in the successful accomplishment of strategic objectives
Code and debug batch-oriented file processing, high-availability applications, and data warehousing
Document key SDLC processes by producing formal documents like Solution Architecture Documents, Technical System Design Specifications, App Modernization Roadmaps, etc.
Software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis
Collaborate with 3rd party vendors and develop suitable integration solutions
Conduct formal and informal training and learning sessions with team members
Provides accurate estimates (resource / time) to management for work activities
Participates in troubleshooting complex issues and resolving defects
Provide technical thought leadership and be a strong collaborator with domain SMEs, application architects and senior development teams, and management
Adopt new and emerging technologies to provide long term sustainable solutions to client needs
Mentor and assist Scrum team members in accomplishing their assigned tasks and removing any impediments
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog grooming, and reviews.
Perform Code Review sessions with the development team to improve the quality of the system / Processes developed. Ensure adherence to organization standards
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Expertise in administering, integrating, and orchestrating various resources on Azure, AWS, or GCP
Strong analytical, data mining, data modeling, and data management skills
Expertise in the Design and Development of Web / Windows applications in various Microsoft technologies such as C# and VB.Net
Strong experience with SQL Server (DB Design, Query Optimization, Indexing) and proficiency in data manipulation and reporting tools
High level of proficiency with database and data warehouse development, including replication, staging, ETL, stored procedures, partitioning, change data capture, triggers, scheduling tools
Strong leadership and judgment skills to analyze, evaluate, and develop solutions to complex problems
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (preferably SAFe)
Familiarity with Version control, CI/CD, release management, and Azure DevOps services.
Familiarity with project management systems such as JIRA & MS Project.
Ability to quickly grasp modern technology concepts
Object-oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) concepts
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Valuable experience handling vendor platforms and products
Demonstrated expertise in collaborating in a matrixed architecture team, delivering timely results
Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent training and experience
6+ years' experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer, or similar role
3+ years' experience as a Technical Lead/Senior Software Engineer or equivalent
Azure/AWS/GCP Certified, CBIP, or other data warehouse certification
Experience with BEAM and Kimball Dimensioning Modeling
Experience providing sound technical advice to leadership and other staff in the subject field(s) related to this position
Experience with a variety of industry standards regarding Microsoft database development concepts, best practices, and procedures
Experience with the financial services industry is a plus