Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software EngineerLocation: Remote Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire (Quarterly Onsite for a few days in Dallas TX)About BigRio:BigRio is a technology consulting firm empowering data to drive innovation and advanced analytics. We specialize in cutting-edge Big Data, Machine Learning, and Custom Software strategy, analysis, architecture, and implementation solutions. We are an elite group with MIT roots, shining when tasked with complex missions. Whether it's assembling mounds of data from a variety of sources, surfacing intelligence with Deep Learning, or building high-volume, highly-available systems, we consistently deliver.Job OverviewWe are looking for a front-end Angular Ninja level developer, ideally who worked with a Microsoft stack (.Net/Core/C#) / Azure back end. This will be mostly a front-end position but with full stack opportunities if so inclined. The candidate needs to be a team player willing, able, and enjoying coaching more junior teammates and having an uplifting influence on the team. In this role you will be accountable for the development of specific portions of the platform architecture, technical solutions, and related platform services for Client. You will be a technical leader and solution specialist for the assigned application development and software engineering backlog that focuses on enhancing features and capabilities of our online technologies and service platforms. You will work closely with the Client Technology leadership team and business stakeholders to deliver software and IT services that meet user needs. The candidate will demonstrate proven expertise in developing enterprise scale web-based solutions using industry recognized cloud platforms (e.g. Azure or AWS), backend (.NET/Core) and frontend technologies (Angular). Our team enjoys challenges and potential for redefining what healthcare service management experience can be.Responsibilities and DutiesDevelop high volume, scalable front-end features utilizing Angular 12+, against REST / GraphQL (ideally.NET, C#, SQL) back ends, ideally within Azure. Participate in full life-cycle software development including requirement and specification analysis, software design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Contribute to the evolution of Clients software architecture and design. Collaborate with business and technology teammates to analyze functional and technical specifications and decompose them into testable units of work. Model and document appropriately to support various software analysis, design, construction, and test activities. Employ leading-edge technology and software development principles to construct code that is optimized for high volume traffic and industry-leading customer experiences. Write comprehensive automated unit/integration tests against interfaces and functional requirements. Respond to inquiries from business stakeholders, customer support and internal customers regarding functions and operation of software and systems. Review solution designs and provide feedback to the team. Support project planning by providing technical details on tasks, estimates, resource projections and project preparations. Help to maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap and work with IT leadership and others to attain milestones on said roadmap. Maintain source control and change management. Perform root-cause analysis to identify and fix program bugs and issues. Help establish and follow coding and architectural standards. Mentor less experienced engineers on technologies and coding practices. Prepare architecture and technical design documentation. Lead special projects as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree in IT preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Extensive experience in web development technologies, cloud systems design and development of web solutions using Angular, multiple versions, including 12 and later; Microsoft Stack (Azure, SQL, C#, ASP.NET/Core). 10+ years of working experience with frontend technologies for HTML, JavaScript framework (such as Angular or React) and CSS framework/technologies (such as Bootstrap / SASS, LASS) 5+ years of web application development with Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript etc. and REST / GraphQL APIs ideally Microsoft Stack (.Net Core / ASP.NET, MVC, C#). 3+ years of hands-on development of, and with REST APIs, JSON, Web Services etc. Working Experience with Atlassian JIRA/Confluence and Azure DevOps Knowledge of Postman, Swagger, Selenium is a plus. Mastery in OOA/D and N-tier systems design and development best practices. Experience with unit and integration testing and automated testing tools. Strong communication and leadership skills Must have excellent verbal, written, and problem-solving skills. Must demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills with the ability to complete a variety of tasks accurately with high attention to detail and creativity. Team oriented and collaborative. Intense desire to learn. Ability to maintain confidentiality.