CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Developer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Development group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping design and implementation of cloud-based solutions facilitating CI/CD pipeline, and ensuring that software development and operations teams work collaboratively. An ideal candidate will be a critical thinker, proactive, and a highly interested in the application of new technologies and methods. This individual must showcase exceptional abilities in implementing solutions for AEC initiatives that involve cutting-edge technologies. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Development group will be engaged in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, and the incubation of innovative ideas that arise from around the company. The ideal candidate should possess an extensive background in application development, that includes security, scaling, integration, and application migration, along with a commitment to continuous advancement and interest that drives measurable results.

The following are the Key responsibilities for this position
• Work independently and collaboratively to carry out projects.
• Work independently with the project team, understand the prototype requirements, and develop it in accordance with the provided specifications.
• Conduct a backlog review session with other team members and come up with labor estimates.
• Work closely with the application architect to understand the High-Level and Low-Level Design and provide a technological strategy to assist the project.
• Mentor developers on day-to-day technical challenges and provide appropriate guidance.
• Work on multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Comprehend the project thoroughly, collaborate with the Business Analysts on the backlogs and deliverables, and accomplish the objectives.
• Identify and handle project roadblocks, escalating issues when necessary, and finding solutions to keep projects on track.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members according to their expertise and current availability, enhancing workload productivity.
• Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, implement mitigation strategies, and proactively address issues.
• Monitor project quality throughout the delivery process to ensure that established standards and criteria are met.
• Review project measurements and KPIs on frequently to find places where things could be improved and make the necessary changes.
• Ensure clear communication with stakeholders, delivery Manager, Business Analysts, and internal teams to keep all parties updated on the project's progress and to resolve problems that may come up.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to meet industry demands.
 

Skills and Abilities:
• Extensive experience in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile Development, and Programming methodologies.
• Solid understanding of the architecture patterns based on MVC, MVVM, and SPA.
• Proficient in Designing, developing, and maintaining web applications with.NET languages (C#, VB.NET) and technologies (ASP.NET, .NET Core).
• Provide guidance to the developer team on creating responsive and engaging user interfaces using popular frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js, as well as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript libraries like jQuery and Bootstrap.
• Proficient in web services, such as RESTful APIs, which improve communication between client and server components.
• Provide guidance to other developers as required to comply with their responsibilities.
• Developing efficient data access code with Entity Framework or ADO.NET and implementing data storage solutions using structure and unstructured database services.
• Proficient in creating of rapid prototypes independently.
• Working experience with OWASP security principles, comprehension of accessibility, and security compliance tools.
• Proficiency in security authentication technologies (e.g., OAuth2.0, JWT), Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM), and Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Competent in version control practices with git, including branching, collaboration, reviewing pull requests, and resolving merge conflicts. (GitHub, Azure DevOps, etc.).
• Proficient in DevSecOps, data, and infrastructure pipeline management
• Ability to understand the technological framework that the architect has provided and work in conjunction with the team to implement it.
• Proficient in determining the level of effort required to develop an initiative.
• Adaptable in handling multiple assignments concurrently.
• Have a solid understanding of development concepts including code, security, and branding standards.
• Conducting code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to identify and resolve bugs prior to deployment.
• Implementing optimal coding, testing, and deployment methodologies to ensure application security, scalability, and performance.
• Willing to enhance skills with cutting edge technology and tools to stay competitive in the industry.