Application Developer, Lead

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Georgia State University’s Instructional Innovation and Technology (IIT) division is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Application Developer, Lead. Reporting to the Manager of Application Design and Development, this plays a critical role in designing, supporting, and enhancing enterprise applications across the university. The Application Developer, Lead serves as a technical expert responsible for the full software development lifecycle – including requirements analysis, system design, programming, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
The ideal candidate is a problem solver with experience with AWS, expert-level development skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members.
NOTE: This role requires on‑site work. Remote or hybrid work options are not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience working with AWS services.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD processes and platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle) and NoSQL data stores.
• Experience with modern application development using Angular, Node.js, and TypeScript, serverless applications (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, etc.), Docker, and AWS ECS.
• Experience working within enterprise‑scale software development environments.
• Experience with GitHub workflows and Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Familiarity with software testing practices.
• AWS Certification or relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Mentor, instruct, and support team members in best practices, tools, and processes.
• Respond to customer reports of issues, performance anomalies, and general inquiries.
• Troubleshoot application code and design solutions.
• Develop, test, and debug software patches and fixes.
• Define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding.
• Analyze and document business processes and functional requirements.
• Evaluate the business impact of applying technology solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Design programs, code, test, debug, and document software applications.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices.
• Identify necessary resources and develop project plans and schedules.
• Facilitate project meetings and coordinate team activities.
• Monitor and report project status to management and customers.
• Participate in regular meetings with management and customers.
• Provide updates on project progress and application support activities.
• Code review for features and fixes.
• Configuration updates for business logic changes.

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.
• A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with various partners.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Access to cutting-edge technologies
• A collaborative and creative team culture
• A strong sense of purpose and impact in our work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees