NetSuite Technical Lead / Senior Developer (Remote)

Lightbridge Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Washington is looking for a NetSuite Technical Lead / Senior Developer. This role emphasizes owning technical design, hands-on development, and continuous improvement on NetSuite solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in SuiteScript and NetSuite integrations, along with a collaborative mindset to mentor developers and optimize engineering practices. This position is suited for applicants with strong communication skills and a passion for innovative technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of software development experience, with 3–5 years focused on NetSuite.
• Advanced hands-on experience with SuiteScript 2.x, SDF, and structured deployment workflows.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns and SQL fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own technical design and implementation of NetSuite solutions using SuiteScript and SuiteCloud tools.
• Architect solutions that minimize tight coupling and manage governance limits during upgrades.
• Lead code reviews and mentor developers to improve code quality.

Skills

NetSuite development

SuiteScript 2.x

Integration patterns

SQL

Collaboration

Tools

SuiteCloud

Celigo

MuleSoft

Visio

Lucidchart

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a NetSuite Technical Lead / Senior Developer who combines strong NetSuite engineering expertise with a mindset for continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who can own technical design, remain hands‑on with development, and actively improve how the team builds and delivers solutions.

You will work closely with developers, functional consultants, customers, and the company’s Solution Architect to design scalable, upgrade‑resilient NetSuite solutions while introducing better tooling, automation, and engineering practices across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and contribute to the technical design and implementation of NetSuite solutions using SuiteScript 2.x, SDF, and SuiteCloud tools
• Architect solutions that minimize tight coupling, manage governance limits, and remain stable across NetSuite upgrades
• Design and review integrations between NetSuite and external systems using REST APIs, RESTlets, and iPaaS platforms such as Celigo, MuleSoft, or Boomi
• Introduce and champion process automation and development improvements within the technical team, including the responsible use of AI‑assisted tools and emerging technologies
• Create and maintain technical design documentation, diagrams, and flow models using tools such as Visio or Lucidchart, ensuring alignment with functional designs
• Work closely with functional consultants to translate business process designs into clear, well‑structured technical architectures
• Partner with the Solution Architect to supplement solution design discussions, validate technical approaches, and ensure consistency across projects
• Lead code reviews, define development standards, and mentor developers to improve overall code quality and delivery consistency
• Support release management, environment promotion, and versioning using SDF, SuiteApps, and SuiteBundles
• Design and support reporting and analytics solutions using saved searches, SuiteAnalytics, and SuiteAnalytics Connect

Required Qualifications

• 5–9 years of software development experience, with 3–5 years focused on NetSuite
• Advanced hands‑on experience with:
  • SuiteScript 2.x (User Events, Client Scripts, Map/Reduce, RESTlets)
  • NetSuite data access patterns (Search, SuiteQL, SuiteAnalytics Connect)
  • SDF and structured deployment workflows
• Strong understanding of:
  • Integration patterns and common iPaaS tools (e.g., Celigo, MuleSoft, Boomi)
  • SQL and relational database fundamentals
  • Performance considerations and governance limits in NetSuite
• Experience documenting technical designs and system flows in collaboration with functional teams
• Ability to evaluate and apply automation or AI‑assisted tools to improve development efficiency and quality
• Comfortable engaging in technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication and mentoring skills

Nice to Have

• Experience building or maintaining SuiteApps
• Exposure to CI/CD concepts or development workflow automation
• Experience working with data warehouses or BI tools
• Prior experience in consulting or customer‑facing technical roles