Lead Software Developer

Lead Software DeveloperThe Lead Software Developer will:Oversee and direct technical staff to develop code and unit tests for the development, enhancement, or maintenance of software / systems.Lead meetings to gather and interpret user technical requirements/user stories to design software components and solutions based on guiding principles, patterns, and experienceLead the detailed design of multiple technologies under the guidance of the delivery architectUse advanced knowledge and experience to resolve the most complex break/fix and bug/defect issues.Work with vendors / most senior technical staff to resolve most complex problems.Key Responsibilities and Duties:Enterprise level application design, engineering and development using.NET Core, C#, Azure DevOps, and Azure PaaSImplement core REST + JSON based APIs.Accountable for escalating issues and risks through the Delivery Architect and ManagerResponsible for executing on tasks as directed by the Delivery Architect and ManagerResponsible for communication and raising awareness to the Delivery Architect concerning issues, risks or other items that may impede development tasks.Responsible for understanding and ensuring development standards are followed through code quality reviews and compliance scans as Tech LeadWork with team members to properly define/clarify business requirements, development estimation, and work plan finalization.Perform unit and integration testing on all developed code – Create and execute unit and integration tests within development lifecycle.Participate in / lead implementation and support transition of completed components.Assists / responsible for task identificationResponsible for understanding of functional and technical requirements.Participate / lead design discussions.Assist other teams with troubleshooting problems that may arise from applications or integration of various components.Support and Troubleshooting – Assist Operations Team with any environment issues during application deployment across Development, QA, Staging, and Production environments.As Tech Lead, work closely alongside other developers and QA engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.Experience with system design, scalability, and performance optimization.Familiarity with agile methodologies and toolsExcellent communication skills to lead design meetings, tech breakdowns, and high-level architectural discussions.Ability to ask probing questions and identify edge cases during discussions.Experience managing a team, prioritizing work, and ensuring timely delivery.Proactive problem-solving mindset to remove blockers and address technical challenges.Collaborative approach to work with product owners and cross-functional teams.Regular code review practices and attention to pull requests.Passion for mentoring and helping teammates level up.Commitment to implementing and promoting best practices within the team.Willingness to share knowledge through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.Ability to influence decisions without direct authority. Adaptability to wear multiple hats (architect, project manager, mentor, etc.) effectively.Desired Technological skills:Microsoft: ASP.NET Core, Azure, C#/Web APIExperience with Cloud Technologies (like Azure / AWS),.NET Core, RESTful services.Frameworks: .NET Core, Azure PaaS,Databases: NoSQL db (Azure Cosmos, MongoDB), SQL Server, Azure SQL, Azure Tables, Stored Procedure Development, Performance TuningWorking with CI/CD Pipelines in Azure DevOps