JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for leading and developing software systems and applications, creating software or products tailored to LendingPoint’s specific needs. Act as high-level decision maker in the process, determining everything from design choices to technical standards, such as platforms and coding standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide strategic direction for the application development team, aligning development efforts with business goals and objectives.
- Develop and communicate a clear vision for the team's role in driving innovation and delivering value through technology.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of software developers, architects, and engineers
- Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, ensuring the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and emerging technologies.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
- Drive the design and architecture of software applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support application development initiatives.
- Establish and enforce quality assurance processes and practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, bug-free software.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and security policies in all aspects of application development.
- Implement and maintain measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and security policies in all aspects of application development.
- Implement and maintain measures to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline testing processes and improve software quality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related discipline, required.
- 8+ years of experience as a Java developer with proven record of overseeing large cross-functional projects in a high scale application environment.
- 8+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript, REST, and JSON.
- A demonstrated understanding of web and API platform technologies including microservices, containerization, observability.
- Proven experience with the full development lifecycle from concept to delivery.
- Proven knowledge of a broad spectrum of platforms, technologies, and design principles including: Python, Java, Unit Testing (TDD, Mockito, JUnit), SQL (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL), Angular/React, Apache/NGINX Configuration, Linux, GIT management and configuration, Jenkins CI, Container deployments (Kubernetes), Microservices, Salesforce Apex & Canvas, React/Redux, JVM profiling, Docker, OAuth, JWT, AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Experience with leading multiple projects and advising leadership is desirable.
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Service- Exceptional Attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to our internal and external customers.
- Teamwork- Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
- Communications- Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
- Dependability- Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments.
- Problem solving/analysis: ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly.
- Planning & Organization: Sets goals and defines plans and roadmap for adoption of technology.
- Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions.
- Quality: Defines sound standards and bulletproof architecture designs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach and sit for a minimum of 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation and must sometimes lift and move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the logistics duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate noises such as computers, printers, and other light traffic noise in an office setting.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be supplemented at any time with or without notice.
Preferred
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Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Preferred
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Domo
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Leadership
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Project Management
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Relationship Management
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Salesforce
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SQL