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Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer is accountable for technology improvements, project schedule for large development efforts, project planning and architecture, development team execution, requirement definition and comprehension, and customer relationship management regarding the project technology domain. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced technical and project management principles and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. Typically, the Lead Software Engineer is assigned the most challenging assignments and provides the top technical leadership role on programs and large projects. The Lead Software Engineer may lead a team of engineers including contractors.

The Lead Software Engineer ensures team members are coached through their assignments and show growth at the end of each project. This role also arranges mentoring by other team members while taking ownership of skill growth of their project team and other projects. This role is expected to escalate issues to program leadership in a timely manner to prevent project delays and take ownership of estimating development effort for these projects. The incumbent must be able to communicate well to various audiences (technical and non-technical). This role will require balancing multiple projects at a time so being able to task switch throughout your day will be vital. The incumbent must foster a team environment where all members are included in the solution and leadership is aware of all actions being taken.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
 

Manage development teams for multiple projects and assist with stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, projects are delivered on time, and with high quality systems. 

Design applications and participate in active development of applications.  Participate and lead release planning as well as code reviews for the team.

Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to assure project team collaboration and meet program manager, stakeholder, and senior leadership needs on the accurate technical status of a project

Managing technical project risks and issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope Define and manage program technical platform to assure the solution is delivered with high quality, meeting business requirements, on schedule, and within budget

Create and maintain technical project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on the technical aspects of active projects

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science or Information Systems
• or similar work experience in a computer-related field.

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Azure DevOps, Microsoft SQL Server, C#.NET, ASP.NET
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, SharePoint, PowerApps
• Entity Framework, SQL/Stored Procedures, Visual Studio
• REST API Concepts
• Microsoft Azure and Azure PaaS (Key Vault, App Configuration, Service Bus, Application Insights, Log Analytics, Functions, Storage Accounts, etc.)
• Large system architecture and design
• 3rd Party Integrations
• SDLC knowledge
• Unit and Integration Tests
• Dev Ops Principals: Builds, Releases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem solver, flexible, proactive, and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Preferred, but not required:
• Docker containers and AKS experience
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB

• Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization.
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to see big picture and understand goals of the business to facilitate best solutions
• Participate in vendor software selection processes

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ or more years of experience in the field or in a related area

LEADERSHIP

• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population
• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team
• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments
• Experience with personnel management. Resolves conflicts timely and beneficially to all concerned
• Ability to support, affect, and implement change

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Strong working knowledge of BA, PM, QA processes and how to integrate Development processes seamlessly
• Ability to lead geographically distributed teams

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.