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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.

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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.

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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 Application Engineer - DevOps

Lead Application Engineer - DevOps

HD Supply

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

HD Supply rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 149 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 351 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Lead Application Engineer - DevOps
Job Summary
The Lead Application Engineer designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs advanced software systems and application programs for the organization. Major responsibilities and duties include:
Lead functional projects that improve our systems and processes to make sure they function effectively. Provide training and guidance to application engineers. Evaluate, research, and recommend software application upgrades, patches, and new functionalities. Assist management in the design and implementation of new applications, including consulting with functional architects on application design. Work with stakeholders to perform application functionality gap analyses and feasibility studies for application enhancements. Develop and document complex and in-depth technical design specifications to meet business needs identified through application requirements, user stories, support tickets, and test defects. Delegate tasks to application engineers and provide training and guidance on the design and development of software enhancements. Lead the development of test plans and scripts for functional, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing. Analyze applications for compliance with security protocols and audit controls. Review and resolve escalated incident management activities.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, and 6 years of work experience in application engineering or a similar role. Stated experience must include work with software architecture utilizing agile methodologies for eCommerce platforms (B2B or B2C), DevOps, and with Site Reliability Engineering with Enterprise IT ecosystems. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with Java applications, application performance monitoring, incident management, on-call rotation and continuous integration, IT infrastructure management, continuous deployment and with administering containerization technologies. Applicants should also have one year of experience in a lead or mentorship role with DevOps teams creating, deploying and overseeing CI/CD pipeline architecture.
Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Job Summary
Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs advanced software systems and application programs for the organization. Leads functional projects and provides training and guidance to application engineers.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
  • Evaluates, researches, and recommends software application upgrades, patches, and new functionalities.
  • Assists management in the design and implementation of new applications, including consulting with functional architects on application design.
  • Works with stakeholders to perform application functionality gap analyses and feasibility studies for application enhancements.
  • Develops and documents complex and in-depth technical design specifications to meet business needs identified through application requirements, user stories, support tickets, and test defects.
  • Delegates tasks to application engineers and provides training and guidance on the design and development of software enhancements.
  • Leads the development of test plans and scripts for functional, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Analyzes applications for compliance with security protocols and audit controls.
  • Reviews and resolves escalated incidence management activities.

Nature and Scope
  • Displays the highest level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems. Makes prompt, sound decisions when faced with complex and often contradictory alternatives that result in successful outcomes.
  • Operates with considerable latitude. Situations may have little or no precedent requiring original or new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
  • Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems; cross-departmental considerations are often present.

Work Environment
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience
  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 8+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 5+ years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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