Lead Application Developer
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Application Developer to guide the design and development of modern applications across web, mobile, and in-store platforms. This role involves managing a cross-functional team, integrating AI-driven solutions, and ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing systems in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead full-stack development of enterprise applications and APIs across cloud, mobile, and client platforms
Manage and mentor a distributed development team, both onshore and offshore
Spearhead the adoption of AI tools and practices to elevate development quality and efficiency
Implement secure coding standards and follow best practices aligned with the SDLC
Diagnose and resolve production issues, ensuring system performance and reliability
Collaborate with product owners, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver business-aligned solutions
Continuously improve development processes, codebases, and application architecture
Support monitoring and alerting systems; participate in on-call rotations
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of hands-on experience in application development using modern frameworks (C#, .NET)
Strong experience applying AI technologies within the software development lifecycle
Proficiency in relational database development (SQL)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing mobile applications (MAUI, Xamarin)
Familiarity with Agile, SDLC, and DevOps practices
Exposure to modern web and cloud technologies (Blazor, Azure, Web APIs, .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, HTML5, CSS, T-SQL)
Background in consumer or retail-facing industries is a plus

Direct hire, full-time employment. No vendors or sponsorships.

Hybrid (3 days/week on-site)

Additional Notes:

C# Development; Blazor front-end
End-to-end development (with an emphasis on middle and back-end)
Complex assignments; software design and architecture (in addition to building code)
Small, 4-person team; often doing own QA

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Lead Application Developer

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