Lead Software Engineer
full-time•Chicago
About this role
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all programming and development assignments without close supervision; normally assigned the more complex aspects of systems work.
- Act as team leader for development and support groups; provide programming and application/technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to other team members.
- Work directly on complex application/technical problem identification and resolution, including responding to off-shift and weekend support calls.
- Work independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
- Drive application development focused around delivering valuable business features.
- Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.
- Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
- Mentor junior developers.
- Communicate with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness.
- Lead development of new functionality and applications on cross-functional teams
- Perform integration testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results
- Participate in technology evaluation and recommendations.
- Apply an enterprise-wide view to solutions to support the adoption of standards and practices and promote reuse.
- Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by management from time to time.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical engineering or related field is required AND
- 8+ years’ experience of designing and developing software applications in Java.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong Java 17 experience.
- Backend development experience is a MUST
- Experience with RESTful web services.
- AWS knowledge – IAM, Kinesis, DynamoDB, API stack, SQS, SNS, KMS
- Experience with Slick – SQL queries.
- DevOps experience.
- High availability and reliable solutions.
- Some architecture experience.
SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints Passion for technology and an eagerness to contribute to a team-oriented environment
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
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What you'll do
- The Lead Software Engineer will perform complex programming and development tasks while leading a team and providing technical guidance. They will also be responsible for problem identification and resolution, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high standards of software quality.
About Diversified Services Network, Inc.
Founded in 1989, DSN remains at the forefront of providing advanced IT Solutions, Project Management, Health and Human Services Consulting and Program Support, Grants Application and Management Consulting, and Staffing services to Fortune 500 companies and governmental entities. Public and private sectors work can be complicated and challenging, but for more than 35 years, DSN has led the way in providing solutions for complex problems. Although much of our work is multifaceted, the purpose behind it remains simple– we help government and businesses serve the people.
Our suite of consulting and technology services are designed to help organizations solve problems and simplify complex issues. With time-tested, proven experience and industry expertise, DSN offers custom solutions tailored to fit the needs of individual clients.
DSN is a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by both the State of Illinois and Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) – in addition to other states. We are an equal opportunity employer and find that the diverse array of perspectives, skills, and experiences that our associates bring to DSN fuel innovation and excellence in every aspect of our work.
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