Application Development Lead

Dodge & Cox • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Design, develop, and install software solutions, and support and develop the software team, lead a team of developers responsible for building new and supporting existing applications, guide the development team on issues related to the detailed design, development, and deployment of software or applications, and establish development and deployment plans, milestones and deliverables in consultation with all stakeholders at Dodge & Cox. Plan, coordinate, and supervise the design, development and implementation of software and applications using computer applications software and specialized database programs: Architect and develop code using Service Fabric, .NET 6, C#, SQL Server, web APIs, and Azure services; Translate business needs into workable technology solutions; Ensure compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards to provide the organization with well designed, compliant, stable, and valuable highly productive IT systems to meet operational demands, limit disruptions and create opportunities with the longer-term strategic vision of the organization; and Establish development and deployment plans, milestones, and deliverables in consultation with all stakeholders. Develop and design information systems and lead and support the developing software team: Lead a team of developers responsible for building new and supporting existing application(s); Implement Microservices and WebAPI using Domain Driven Design Architecture; Guide the development team on issues related to the detailed design, development, and deployment of software or applications; Develop integration with data cache solutions like Microsoft AppFabric/Ncache, Apache Ignite, REDIS or similar caching solution/application; Coach and mentor the software engineers on all aspects of the platform, set a positive example for the team, and help keep the team motivated; and Lead projects, as necessary, for special systems and application development in the areas of complex problems. Analyze, document and recommend optimal software solutions for the development of data ingestion processes, performance, administration, and design of database structures: Review the physical design of existing systems for optimizing performance; Oversee the support, maintenance, operation, and upgrades of applications; Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems; and Implement scalable, high performance application solutions to meet business needs. Travel is NOT required. Position is based in San Ramon, Contra Costa County, CA, and in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA. Limited telecommuting option of 1 day per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology (foreign educational equivalent acceptable).
• Must have completed Bachelor’s level coursework in: Mathematics-I; Mathematics-II; Computer & Languages; Mathematics-III; Operating System; Theory of Automata & Formal Language; Introduction to Web Technology; Computer Based Numerical and Statistical Techniques; Data Base Management System; Design Analysis of Algorithm; Object Oriented Programming in C++; Software Engineering; Software Project Management; Computer Graphics; Information System; Multimedia Systems; Human Computer Interaction; Virtual Reality; and Mobile Computing; Web Technology Lab; Computer Network; ERP System; Cryptography and Network Security; and Distributed Systems; Data Structure Using C; and Data Mining and Warehousing.
• Plus five (5) years of work experience as an Associate Consultant during which must have worked on projects in which responsible for the following: (1) Requirement/Impact analysis from SRS provided. Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with Clients and clarifying what actions the program is intended to perform. Architecting the design solution for the Application. Interfacing with team to coordinate the development and to select appropriate design solutions and ensure the compatibility of system components. (2) Prepare the approach document which provides the high-level design of the application. Convert the approach document to low level design document. Breaking down the program specifications into simplest element and translating the logic into programming language. (3) Development as per design. Preparing test cases for developed modules. Analyzing and fixing defects. Tracking of all the application issues. (4) Study of existing systems to Verify the stability, interoperability, portability, security, and scalability of system architecture. Performing Impact Analysis of the requirements for existing applications and review the estimations and do re-estimation, if needed. (5) Solving the production issues & providing L2/L3 support.
• Note: The required five (5) years of experience must be post-baccalaureate progressive work experience.
• During the 5 year period must have utilized the following skills: Application/Data Architecture & Programming: Application Architecture: Architecture / Design Patterns, OOAD, UML, JIRA; Microsoft Stack Programming: C#, ASP, NET, .Net Core, Javascript, NodeJS; Service Oriented Architecture such as WCF, Web API, Microservices; Database Programming: MS, SQL, SSIS, SSRS; and Data/Application Caching Solutions such as Microsoft Appfabric, Apache Ignite, Redis; and Application Testing, Monitoring & Production Support: Application Testing: NUnit, Coded UI, Specflow, Cucumber; Application Monitoring & Vulnerability Study: IIS, Performance analysis, EventLog viewer); and Production Support: Log/Alert Monitoring, Memory Dump Analysis.
• Must be certified in: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer; Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .Net Framework 2.0, Windows Applications, .Net Framework 2.0, Distributed Applications, and .Net Framework 2.0, Web Applications; and TOGAF 9 Certified Level.
• Must Be Available Nights and Weekends

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and install software solutions
• Support and develop the software team
• Lead a team of developers responsible for building new and supporting existing applications
• Guide the development team on issues related to the detailed design, development, and deployment of software or applications
• Establish development and deployment plans, milestones and deliverables in consultation with all stakeholders at Dodge & Cox
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the design, development and implementation of software and applications using computer applications software and specialized database programs
• Architect and develop code using Service Fabric, .NET 6, C#, SQL Server, web APIs, and Azure services
• Translate business needs into workable technology solutions
• Ensure compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards to provide the organization with well designed, compliant, stable, and valuable highly productive IT systems to meet operational demands, limit disruptions and create opportunities with the longer-term strategic vision of the organization
• Implement Microservices and WebAPI using Domain Driven Design Architecture
• Develop integration with data cache solutions like Microsoft AppFabric/Ncache, Apache Ignite, REDIS or similar caching solution/application
• Coach and mentor the software engineers on all aspects of the platform, set a positive example for the team, and help keep the team motivated
• Lead projects, as necessary, for special systems and application development in the areas of complex problems
• Analyze, document and recommend optimal software solutions for the development of data ingestion processes, performance, administration, and design of database structures
• Review the physical design of existing systems for optimizing performance
• Oversee the support, maintenance, operation, and upgrades of applications
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems
• Implement scalable, high performance application solutions to meet business needs

Benefits

• coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families
• fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees