Lead Developer - Heavy VB6

Regal Executive Search; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm seeks a development lead in Redondo Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background and leadership qualities to manage a fast-paced development environment. Responsibilities include overseeing development tasks, code reviews, and enforcing coding standards. Required skills include expertise in Visual Basic 6 and Microsoft SQL Server. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the software product development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Expert knowledge of Visual Basic 6, including custom controls.

Responsibilities

• Complete development tasks, including debugging and unit testing.
• Enforce existing development procedures and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews.
• Estimate development tasks within the product life cycle.
• Participate in software support as necessary.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Visual Basic 6

Microsoft SQL Server

SQL coding

Crystal Reports

XML technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

MS SQL Server 2008 R2

Job description

We are a publicly-traded leader in entertainment industry systems and consulting, working with top movie studios and theatre circuits to create a new generation of technical solutions and services that will maximize efficiency, drive unprecedented revenue opportunities and aid the transition from film to digital.

We have an immediate opening for a development lead to assist in the development of new and existing software products.

This individual should have a strong technical background as well as the ability to organize and lead a team within a fast paced development environment.

Job Description

Main Job Responsibilities

• Completing development tasks, including any necessary debugging or unit testing.
• Enforcing existing development procedures and coding standards.
• Completing code reviews.
• Breakdown and estimation of development tasks as necessary within the product life cycle.
• Understanding how each task relates to the overall product and the business in general.
• Work to complete assigned R&D assignments.
• Participate in software support as necessary.
• Participate in fine tuning development processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership qualities.
• Expert knowledge of Visual Basic 6, including creation of custom controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server from 2005 or later, with strong SQL coding skills and knowledge of stored procedures, triggers and functions.
• Strong knowledge of Crystal Reports.
• Experience developing systems for Microsoft client and server operating systems.
• Experience using and integrating applications with third party controls.
• Experience with licensed product release cycles, client installations and configurations.
• Strong knowledge of XML and related technologies.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with management, customers, business analysts and other developers.

Desired Skills

• Extensive experience with MS SQL Server 2008 R2.
• Programming experience in VB.NET using Visual Studio, Visual Studio 2010 preferred.
• Experience with globalization and localization.
• Previous experience with Theatrical Distribution, Exhibition and/or Digital Cinema businesses.
• Understanding of basic accounting (debits/credits/general ledger).

Additional Information

Equal opportunity Employer

Please apply with resume in word format and current salary