Lead Developer

Optomi; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading technology staffing company in the United States is seeking a talented Lead .NET Developer to oversee a small development team. This role involves 60-70% hands-on coding while mentoring other developers. The ideal candidate has proven experience in .NET development, a solid understanding of Angular or similar frameworks, and a passion for evolving technologies. This opportunity offers competitive pay and growth potential in a collaborative hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in .NET development, preferably with .NET 8 application stacks.
• Hands-on experience with Angular or similar modern frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of API back-end development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead application development with a focus on architecture, design, and coding.
• Mentor and coach a small team of developers.
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams.

Skills

Strong .NET skills

UI front end / API back end

Angular or React experience

Mentoring and leading developers

Adaptability to evolving requirements

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with one of our top clients, is seeking a talented Lead .NET Developer to join their team! The right candidate will be a strong hands‑on developer with experience leading and mentoring other developers. This role will involve 60‑70% hands‑on development.

What the right candidate will enjoy

• Delivering industry‑leading software products
• The ability to work in a collaborative hybrid environment
• A long‑term full‑time opportunity with growth potential
• Working on cutting‑edge technology
• A collaborative work environment
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities

Technical Environment

• Strong .NET skills (moving towards .NET 8)
• UI front end / API back end
• Angular (React experience is acceptable)
• 60‑70% hands‑on coding while overseeing 3‑4 developers

Responsibilities

• Lead application development, focusing on architecture, design, and coding.
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to a small team of developers.
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver high‑quality, reliable software.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to inform future solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in .NET development, preferably with .NET 8 application stacks.
• Hands‑on experience with Angular or similar modern front‑end frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of API back‑end development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and work collaboratively within a small development team.
• Experience with hybrid work environments and remote collaboration tools.
• Adaptability to evolving technical requirements and a passion for learning.