Job Description:
A Senior Developer / Software Lead Developer is responsible for overseeing the development of software solutions, leading a team of developers, and collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. This role involves hands-on coding, architecture design, and mentoring junior developers. The Senior Developer ensures that best practices are followed throughout the software development lifecycle and that projects are completed on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions.
- Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
- Architect and design scalable, high-performance software systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, ensuring adherence to coding standards, architectural best practices, and Agile methodologies.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, providing guidance and solutions to the development team.
- Ensure continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes are in place.
- Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and ensure the team is leveraging modern tools and practices.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from concept and design to testing and deployment.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and risks, ensuring that development goals are met.
- Act as the point of contact between the development team and other departments or clients.
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
- Proven experience leading development teams and managing software projects.
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira or Trello.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as PHP, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless architectures).
- Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Hands-on experience with version control tools like Git.
- Experience with API development (RESTful, GraphQL).
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex technical challenges.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Certifications (optional but preferred):
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar Agile certifications.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
