Application Developer

Leader Communications Inc • Oklahoma City, OK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

LCI is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Application Developer to join our Information Systems team. This role is central to a critical, multi-phase systems modernization initiative designed to eliminate legacy technical debt and transition our core operational infrastructure to a highly scalable, secure, and modern cloud architecture. The modernization effort directly addresses long-standing operational challenges, including fragmented workflows, manual processes, limited system scalability, and legacy technology stability issues. As a key member of this team, you will support existing legacy systems while simultaneously engineering their modern replacements, ensuring a seamless transition that enhances operational resilience and user satisfaction across the organization.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of modern application development frameworks, modern programming languages, and industry-standard secure coding practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a strong emphasis on Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong grasp of business process analysis, functional design principles, documentation standards, user story mapping, and acceptance criteria formulation.
• Familiarity with legacy systems architecture, cross-system dependencies, and data integration patterns.
• Prior knowledge of Teachers Retirement System (TRS) business rules, particularly those associated with core Pension Software Systems.
• Languages & Frameworks: C# .Net, Angular 16+
• Database & API Engineering: SQL, Web API
• DevOps & Version Control: Azure DevOps, GIT
• Ability to deliver exceptional, production-grade work output with minimal defects under established project timelines.
• Ability to balance multiple simultaneous development tasks, managing time effectively between legacy system support and modern application development.
• Ability to collaborate seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team environment consisting of technical staff, analysts, QA testers, and project managers.
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical architecture or functional constraints into clear concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly proficient in business software applications (i.e.: Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to lead, guide, and mentor personnel and multi—task

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related technical discipline with 3–5 years of professional software development experience is strongly preferred; or an equivalent combination of verified education and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of application development, including writing clean, maintainable, production-ready code, writing unit tests, creating documentation, and executing rigorous code reviews.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain modern application components using our approved tech stack: Angular, REST APIs, Azure SQL Managed Instances, Azure Function Apps, and Power BI.
• Build APIs, system interfaces, and automated workflows to replace manual processes and reduce workflow fragmentation.
• Participate in platform evaluations for upcoming document management and process automation solutions.
• Partner closely with business analysts, project managers, testers, and internal stakeholders to break down complex business processes into clear, actionable user stories, define precise acceptance criteria, and maintain a prioritized backlog.
• Maintain a working familiarity with legacy system architectures, dependencies, and integration points to safely support operational systems while building modern alternatives.
• Collaborate on code submission pipelines by submitting pull requests for technical staff review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree