Applications Lead - Noon Shift

The Application Lead is responsible for supporting the software engineering 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 engineering teams, drives best practices, and ensures applications are in alignment with frameworks and priorities defined by local IT and onshore leadership.

Essential Duties Lead end- to- end delivery of assigned applications, from requirements through deployment and support.  

Serve as   the technical   point of contact .  

Translate business requirements into technical   artifacts   and implementation plans.  

Guide and mentor junior and mid-level   engineers   through code reviews and technical coaching.  

Ensure application architecture follows best practices for scalability, performance, and security.  

Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and   software engineering   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.  

Additional Requirements Participation in Agile   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.  

Competencies 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.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.

5–8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 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 methodologies.  

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and   Agile   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.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.