Lead Developer

HUB International • Chicago, IL

3d • $165,693 - $176,500 • Remote

About The Position

HUB International Midwest Limited is seeking a Lead Developer to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure Cloud. The role involves developing and implementing microservices-based solutions utilizing Golang, gRPC, and .NET technologies to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance. The Lead Developer will design and develop RESTful APIs and gRPC-based inter-service communication protocols for distributed microservices architecture, and build integrations from Salesforce into internal and external applications. This position will also implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Yaml and Docker to automate build, test, and deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments. Responsibilities include conducting code reviews, establishing coding standards, and mentoring junior developers on best practices in software design, cloud architecture, and DevOps methodologies. The Lead Developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Additionally, the role requires monitoring application performance using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics, and identifying and resolving production issues to maintain system reliability. The position offers the option of 100% telecommuting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer applications, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Software Developer, Program Analyst.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in software development, including cloud-based application development, microservices architecture, and enterprise platform integration.
• Microsoft Certifications in Azure Developer Associate.
• Microsoft Certifications in DevOps Engineer Expert (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure Cloud.
• Develop and implement microservices-based solutions utilizing Golang, gRPC, and .NET technologies.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and gRPC-based inter-service communication protocols.
• Build integrations from Salesforce into internal and external applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Yaml and Docker.
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Monitor application performance using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Identify and resolve production issues to maintain system reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior