Full-Stack Developer Lead

2020 Companies•Dallas, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

2020 Companies is seeking a hands-on Full-Stack Developer Lead to design, build, and ship applications used by field teams, clients, and internal teams. The role focuses primarily on coding web applications, APIs, and AI-powered features on Microsoft Azure, from database through user interface. Applications support more than 5,000 field representatives across 60+ client programs. The lead also runs day-to-day development, mentors developers, and reviews work from contractors and overseas developers. In partnership with the VP of Technology, the role helps determine what gets built and in what order, establishes engineering standards, and owns applications after launch, including deployments, performance, fixes, and user feedback. The position works with business owners to turn requests into clear requirements, provide estimates, and communicate progress.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of experience building and shipping web applications across both front end and back end.
At least 2 years as a tech lead or senior developer guiding others through design decisions, code reviews, and mentoring.
Strong ability in at least one back-end language: C#/.NET, TypeScript/Node.js, or Python.
Experience with a modern front-end framework such as React.
Knowledge of relational database design, SQL, and REST API development.
Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Service, Functions, Azure SQL) or another major cloud platform.
Experience with CI/CD and source control using GitHub or Azure DevOps.
Experience with automated testing, application monitoring, and secure coding practices.
Effective use of AI coding assistants and sound judgment in checking their output.
Ability to explain technical choices and trade-offs clearly to nontechnical people.
Leads by example and writes code that the team can follow.
Comfort owning outcomes on a small team with a long list of requests.

Nice To Haves

Experience building features on large language model APIs, including retrieval, document processing, or assistants.
Experience with Salesforce or Workday API integrations.
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on and app registrations, Microsoft Fabric, or Power BI.
Experience building mobile-friendly web apps for people working in the field.
Experience in field marketing, retail services, staffing, or other multi-client businesses.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and ship web applications and APIs on Microsoft Azure, from the database to the user interface.
Turn working prototypes into production applications with automated tests, monitoring, security, and a release plan.
Build features using large language models, such as document intake, search, and assistants, within AI governance standards.
Integrate applications with Salesforce, Workday, and Microsoft 365 through their APIs.
Design data models and services that reporting and other teams can rely on.
Plan day-to-day development work, break work into tasks, review code, and clear blockers.
Mentor developers and review contractor and overseas developer work before it ships.
Set engineering standards for source control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
Work with business owners to shape requests into clear, buildable requirements, provide honest estimates, and report progress in plain terms.
Own applications after launch, including deployments, performance, fixes, and user feedback.
Work directly with the VP of Technology on what gets built and in what order.