The Development Lead software position exists to lead a remote team that will build and maintain publishing solutions.
This includes developing systems and functions such as content delivery web sites, content loading, access control, reporting, analytics and other publishing-related tools and controls.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Supervising direct report developers which includes managing the developers, approving time off, hiring new team members and evaluating performance
Lead a team of 3-7 people delivering technical projects in an Agile scrum process
More than 7 years of experience working on major software development projects
using .NET Framework/Core, C# and SQL Server databases
Strong focus on meeting business needs through a detailed understanding of user
requirements and effective and accurate implementation of technical specifications
In-depth knowledge and experience with object-oriented design concepts
In-depth knowledge and experience of relational databases and SQL Server in
particular
Develop software that is of high quality, maintainable, reliable and able to modified
by other developers
Understands browser specific compatibility issues
Actively contributes to the corporate knowledge base
Able to coach and mentor other engineers
Able to prioritise and lead multiple projects
Strong Communication skills
Good architecture skills
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Desirable but not required to have a 4 year technical degree from an accredited
university
Relevant Certifications are a plus
Minimum of 7 years experience in applicable software development toolsets
Minimum of 2- 3 years as a Development lead or manager in a hands on role
Experience working in a telecommuting capacity and managing remote staff
Experience working in the publishing industry is a plus
LANGUAGE, ANALYTICAL SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Reading and interpreting requirements documents
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to solve problems and address unique challenges
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both oral and written
Maintain professionalism at all times
Be reasonable, collegial and have a willingness to adapt
Be creative and be well organized
Be self-motivated and have the ability to multi-task
Be able to be interrupted and to work on multiple concurrent projects
Be willing and able to meet with customers and to maintain a productive relationship
Be able to handle stress under the duress of tight schedules
Ability to work well with other team members, including project managers, other
developers and testers
Desire to help others as needed
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow internal coding standards and architectural practices
Ability to lead internal code reviews
Ability to architect systems based on discussions with product managers and business
analysts
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Ability to sit at a desk to perform the job functions
Ability to attend meetings at various offices as needed