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Birmingham, AL · On-site

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Lead Application Architect

Suitland, MD · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

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Lead Application Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$108K - $140K/yr

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As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead application developer in the United States is $62.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.24 and $71.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Lead Application Developer is a senior-level software professional responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software applications. They lead a team of developers, set technical standards, and ensure that projects meet business requirements and deadlines. In addition to coding, they collaborate with stakeholders, review code for quality, and mentor junior developers. Their role is crucial in delivering robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Application Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lead Application Developer, you need advanced proficiency in software development, system architecture, and team leadership, typically backed by a relevant degree and extensive programming experience. Familiarity with development frameworks, version control systems like Git, and project management tools such as Jira, along with certifications like AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, are often required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure high-quality application delivery, effective team collaboration, and successful project outcomes in dynamic technical environments.

How does a Lead Application Developer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project lifecycle?

A Lead Application Developer often works closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and other developers to ensure seamless project execution. They facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders, clarify requirements, and translate business needs into technical solutions. Regular meetings, code reviews, and sprint planning sessions are common, allowing the Lead Developer to provide guidance, address roadblocks, and ensure alignment across the team. This collaborative approach helps deliver high-quality applications on time and fosters a strong team dynamic.
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Lead SAS Application Developer

Lead SAS Application Developer

F.N.B. Corporation

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Primary Office Location:
626 Washington Place. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15219.
Join our team. Make a difference - for us and for your future.
**Please note: this on-site position is based at our Financial Center in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must be local, or willing to relocate to the area.
FNB will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for this position; only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.**
Core Required Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Base SAS, SAS Macro, PROC SQL, data steps, and proc steps for data manipulation, creation, and analysis.
  • Knowledgeable in SAS Hash programming.
  • Experienced in extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data from diverse sources using SAS.
  • Skilled in performing data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and maintains comprehensive documentation.

Nice to Have:
  • SAS certification (Base or Advanced Programmer for SAS 9.4).
  • SAS Cost and Performance Management (SAS CPM) experience for financial modeling, profitability, or cost allocation.
  • Familiarity with SDLC, change control, and audit frameworks (SOX, FFIEC).
  • Familiarity with SAS Admin functions like setting up SAS servers, application components, defining libraries, administering repositories, folder structures, metadata movement, managing users, groups, roles, and access permissions.
  • Experience with scheduling tools such as Windows Task Scheduler and BMC Control-M.

Position Title: Lead Application Developer
Business Unit: Technology
Reports to: Varies by Assignment
Position Overview:
The Lead Application Developer is an expert developer and helps lead the development team. The team is working on development related to the applications for which the team supports. The incumbent will lead the development of integrations, reports/analytics, and/or websites. The incumbent will be architecting solutions in conjunction with stakeholders. The incumbent will assist in development of coding standards and also be responsible for maintaining and tracking project plans. This is a very hands-on role.
Primary Responsibilities:
Takes the leadership role in the software development process including project management, designing databases, designing integrations, and architecting applications, while staying within corporate and departmental standards. The Lead Developer also reviews code of other developers to ensure quality.
Leads, mentors and coaches other developers on business applications and development practices.
Assists line of business with road mapping, user testing, user training, and requirements definition. Ensures line of business is up to date with project status.
Writes and designs complex code to support the assigned applications.
Supports the applications/integrations for which the team is responsible. Ensures response and resolution of issues in accordance with corporate service standards. Also, acts as an escalation point in the incident management process.
Follows standards and guidelines in creation of software and to protect information and writes high quality code. Takes an active role in helping define the standards of the department.
Documents system functionality and ensures the documentation of other projects being lead is in accordance with department and corporate standards.
Recommends new technology and processes that can make either the products under development or department more efficient.
Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
All employees have the responsibility and the accountability to serve as risk managers for their businesses by understanding, reporting, responding to, managing and monitoring the risk they encounter daily as required by F.N.B. Corporation's risk management program. F.N.B. Corporation is committed to achieving superior levels of compliance by adhering to regulatory laws and guidelines. Compliance with regulatory laws and company procedures is a required component of all position descriptions.
Minimum Level of Education Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:
BA or BS
Minimum # of Years of Job Related Experience Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:
7
Skills Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:
Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to use a personal computer and job-related software
MS Word - Basic Level
MS Excel - Basic Level
Excellent project management skills
Expert Level: Databases(SQL, Oracle, MySql), Web Development, Programming, and Source Code Control
Licensures/Certifications Required to Perform the Primary Responsibilities of this Position:
N/A
Physical Requirements or Work Conditions Beyond Traditional Office Work:
N/A
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
It is the policy of F.N.B. Corporation (FNB) and its affiliates not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law. It is also the policy of FNB and its affiliates to employ and advance in employment all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. FNB provides all applicants and employees a discrimination and harassment free workplace.

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