This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
**MUST BE HYBRID in Richmond, VA,
**MUST BE W2; No Corp-to-Corp**
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a dedicated development team encompassing front-end, back-end, application, and data engineering.
Own the end-to-end delivery of new product development, feature enhancements, and maintenance activities.
Design scalable and robust system architectures aligned with business requirements.
Oversee the development and unit testing of software solutions across Microsoft (.NET), Python, Angular, REST/JSON APIs, SQL Server, Azure, and On-Premises environments.
Establish and promote best practices, design patterns, and coding standards to ensure maintainability, performance, and quality of software products.
Provide strategic technical guidance and drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and processes.
Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the engineering community.
Lead the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues, proposing long-term solutions to reduce recurring problems.
Mentor and develop team members, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
Manage ongoing maintenance and operational support of existing systems while planning and executing their evolution and enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, and operations to ensure seamless project delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
6-8 years of proven experience in software development leadership roles.
Strong expertise in the Microsoft development platform (.NET), REST/JSON, API development, and SQL Server.
Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular.
Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and on-premises development and deployment.
Experience leading diverse teams with multi-technology skill sets.
Demonstrated ability to architect complex, scalable systems.
Solid experience in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions following best practices and design patterns.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, complex business environments.
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Azure/AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
Experience in Commercial Wholesale and Specialty domain.
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.
Knowledge of additional cloud platforms and modern frontend frameworks.