Framework Developer Lead

CliftonLarsonAllen; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Job summary

CliftonLarsonAllen is seeking an experienced Framework Developer Lead to join our Information Technology team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role combines development lead functions with framework engineering responsibilities, ensuring efficient development and stable design.

Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a Bachelor's degree or significant relevant experience. The position offers a flexible and collaborative work environment, along with opportunities for professional growth.

We focus on our family members' well-being by providing comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and 401k.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required; 6 years preferred.
• Proficiency with version control systems, scripting, and programming languages.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and development of application frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

Version control systems (Git)

Scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell)

Programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

CI/CD tools (Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions)

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

Tools

Configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Work management systems (Jira, GitLab Issues)

Job description

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced Framework Developer Lead to join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

In this position you should have the following; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. Most important, demonstrate a high level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

This role combines the functions of a Development Lead with framework engineering responsibilities for all CLA environments. In addition, this role will lead the strategy and vision for the Framework Engineering Team. This role ensures efficient development, stable framework design, and thorough monitoring and tooling.

How you'll create opportunities in this Framework Developer Lead role:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of core application frameworks to support business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and other developers, to define technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Establish and promote best practices for coding standards, design patterns, and software development methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical oversight and support for professional development.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality, performance, and security of application frameworks.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance efficiency and capability of development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to framework architecture and application integration.
• Document framework designs, architecture decisions, and development processes for future reference and team knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize a consistent framework development approach across products/projects to improve all phases of the process and ensure end-to-end quality, reporting and dashboards across functions.
• Manage and oversee the framework team velocity, issues, risks and bottlenecks and related projects.

What you will need:

• 5 years of relevant experience required
• 6 years of relevant experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree or a combination of relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and command line interface
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell) and YAML markup
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GC
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or Jenkin
• Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Familiarity with Azure Boards or similar work management systems such as Jira or GitLab Issues
• Strong understanding of cloud computing and containerization technologies
• Solid grasp of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

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