Application Development Lead

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The Application Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of business-critical applications while ensuring high quality, performance, and reliability. This role serves as the technical and functional point of contact for assigned applications, bridging business requirements with technical execution. The Application Lead provides guidance to development teams, drives best practices, and ensures applications align with organizational standards and strategic goals. This role plays a key part in delivering scalable and maintainable solutions that support business operations and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned applications, from requirements through deployment and support.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and business users. Coordinate with product owners, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and technical coaching.
• Ensure application architecture follows best practices for scalability, performance, and security.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and development processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and technical debt reduction.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities; perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge & Experience required)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 23 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Strong experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring, NodeJS, Angular/React).
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory, grading, or operational technology environments is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, delivering complex applications, and partnering with business stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

JOB COMPETENCIES (Skills, & Abilities)

• Strong application architecture and system design skills.
• Ability to lead and influence technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent.
• High level of accountability and ownership mindset.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Participation in Agile development practices (Scrum).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and/or internationally, if needed.
• Role is primarily office-based.
• May require occasional after-hours support during critical releases.