Senior Technical Lead

Albano Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Virginia is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a dedicated development team. Responsibilities include owning product development and delivery, designing scalable systems, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in software development leadership with strong skills in the .NET platform, Azure, and API development. This position offers opportunities for growth and development in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of proven experience in software development leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and on-premises development.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced business environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated development team encompassing multiple engineering functions.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of product development and feature enhancements.
• Design scalable system architectures aligned with business requirements.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and promote modern tools and technologies.

Skills

Software development leadership

Microsoft development platform (.NET)

REST/JSON API development

SQL Server

Angular

Azure cloud services

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

W2 ONLY - NO CORP TO CORP - NO VISA TRANSFER - NO 3RD PARTY - MUST BE LOCAL TO THE AREA - NO RELOCATION

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated development team encompassing front-end, back-end, application, and data engineering.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of new product development, feature enhancements, and maintenance activities.
• Design scalable and robust system architectures aligned with business requirements.
• Oversee the development and unit testing of software solutions across Microsoft (.NET), Python, Angular, REST/JSON APIs, SQL Server, Azure, and On-Premises environments.
• Establish and promote best practices, design patterns, and coding standards to ensure maintainability, performance, and quality of software products.
• Provide strategic technical guidance and drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and technical excellence within the engineering community.
• Lead the diagnosis and resolution of technical issues, proposing long-term solutions to reduce recurring problems.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring continuous learning and professional growth.
• Manage ongoing maintenance and operational support of existing systems while planning and executing their evolution and enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, QA, and operations to ensure seamless project delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6-8 years of proven experience in software development leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in the Microsoft development platform (.NET), REST/JSON, API development, and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular.
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and on-premises development and deployment.
• Experience leading diverse teams with multi-technology skill sets.
• Demonstrated ability to architect complex, scalable systems.
• Solid experience in designing and implementing high-quality software solutions following best practices and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, complex business environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Azure/AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience in Commercial Wholesale and Specialty domain.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation.
• Knowledge of additional cloud platforms and modern frontend frameworks.