This Lead Application Developer role offers the opportunity to shape technical strategy, mentor a team, and help drive the next generation of freight technology through modern architecture, intelligent automation, and scalable web applications.
Join a forward-thinking engineering team where developers are empowered with AI-driven tools like Cursor, GitHub, Devon, and Claude Code across the development lifecycle!
Lead C# Engineer
The Lead Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing application changes while remaining current with emerging technologies related to application development, information delivery, and relational database technologies. This role also provides leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to an assigned team of developers.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
• Maintain deep knowledge of the department’s strategic business plans
• Develop strong familiarity with the company’s existing IT architecture, infrastructure, and overall technology portfolio
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members on assigned development projects
• Research emerging technologies that support infrastructure and application development, and recommend solutions that improve cost-effectiveness and flexibility
• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end integrated systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business needs and deliver effective technology solutions
• Develop and execute test plans to validate infrastructure and system performance
• Report findings and recommend improvements when necessary
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
Skills and Abilities Required
• Advanced understanding of information processing principles and practices
• Advanced technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems, including current Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop releases
• Strong experience with programming languages including C# and ASP
• Knowledge of modern web development practices including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Angular 1.x and Angular 7 preferred, including TypeScript
• Experience using TFS or Azure DevOps with Git for source control
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and regulations
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving abilities
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear, user friendly language
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative team environment
• Experience working with Agile methodologies and the full software development life cycle
Minimum Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience working as a software developer
• 5+ years of experience with business requirements gathering and analysis
• Proven experience developing internet based systems
• 3+ years of hands on experience with application development tools including Visual Studio
• 3+ years of experience working with relational databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server
• 3+ years of web development experience, preferably within the Microsoft technology stack or Angular