Lead Application Developer

Apex Systems; West Lake Hills (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Lead Application Developer to build web and mobile applications for financial services clients on a 9-month contract. The role is hybrid in Austin with 2 days in the office and remote on other days.

You will lead requirements gathering, design, development, and deployment while coordinating with onshore and offshore teams to ensure timely delivery and quality results.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in software development.
• 8+ years in web technologies.
• 6+ years with .NET Framework/Core, Azure, C#, SQL Server.
• Experience with ASP.NET Web Forms / MVC and Angular/React.
• Bachelor's degree in IT related field; Master preferred.
• Finance industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering and specifications.
• Evaluate scope, project plan & timeline.
• Assess risk and mitigation options.
• Design proof of concept/prototypes.
• Architect and design solution modules.
• Develop implementation specifications.
• Participate in test plan reviews.
• Develop software code to specification.
• Lead deployment and post deployment support.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Lead technology innovation.

Skills

Communication

SDLC

Azure

NET Framework

NET Core

Visual Studio

C#

JavaScript

ASP.NET

Angular

React

AI tools

SQL Server

TFS

Azure Release Mgmt

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems/IT/CS

Master's Degree preferred

10+ years in software development

8+ years in web technologies

6+ years .NET/Azure/SQL

Experience in ASP.NET Web Forms/MVC/Angular/React

Finance industry experience preferred

Tools

Azure

Visual Studio

Team Foundation Server

Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Job description

Job#: 3052686

Job Description:

Type: 9 month contract to start

Location: Austin, Texas

Schedule: Onsite Tuesday and Thursdays. Remote Monday, Wednesday, Fridays

Summary

The Lead Application Developer reports to the AVP/VP of NFP Application Engineering. They are responsible for building web and mobile applications for our business partners in the financial services industry. This opportunity is for a contract hybrid position with 2 days in our Austin office. Salary will commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific examples associated task/responsibilities with envisioning and planning phase of the solution development process include, but are not limited to:
• Lead requirements gathering and specifications
• Evaluate scope, project plan & timeline
• Asses risk and analyze mitigation options
• Strategize and design Proof of concept and/or prototypes
• Drive desired status and collaborate with distributed delivery teams
• Deliverables/Tasks/responsibilities associated with the design and development phase of a business solution development process include, but not limited to, the following:
• Architect and design Solution/application modules
• Develop implementation specifications
• Participate in implementation specification reviewParticipate in test plan reviews
• Specific examples associated with the release phase of a business solution development process include, but not limited to:
• Develop software code to specification
• Integration test
• Code and deliverable review
• Participate in User acceptance meetings and plan
• Lead future enhancement recommendations or future solution phase/release recommendation.
• Lead deployment and post deployment support
• Troubleshoot and support basic applications in the production environment when escalated from front-line support team.
• Identify and document process improvement opportunities such as coding practice, templates for repeated tasks, architectural improvement, etc…
• Lead technology innovation of emerging technologies

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential to work with all levels within the company.
• Full understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure, .NET framework, .NET Core, Visual Studio, C#, JavaScript, and ASP.NET.
• Hands‑on experience with UI frameworks such as Angular and React
• Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or Cursor to efficiently complete development tasks
• Excellent working knowledge of SQL Server, T‑SQL, and Team Foundation Server
• Visual Studio Release Management experience a plus.
• Must be able to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines.
• Must be able to work with geographically disperse teams and stakeholders through both onshore and offshore teams
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and delegate implementation tasks to a small team of developers to successful completion.
• Estimation and timely delivery of proposed and agreed upon solutions.

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years in software development
• 8+ years of development in web‑related technologies
• 6+ years of development using .NET Framework, .NET Core, Azure, C#, SQL Server
• 6+ years of development in ASP.NET Web Forms and/or ASP.NET MVC and/or Angular and/or React
• Bachelor’s Degree Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, related field or Equivalent Experience, Master Degree preferred
• Experience in the financial services industry is preferred

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodation Contact

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.