$100.60K - $138.40K/yr
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Princeton, New Jersey, United States
About the JobSkills: MEAN/MERN Stack, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, SASS/LESS/CSS, NODE, Angular, Microservices, Micro Frontend Architecture, API Management (Apigee), TDD, BDD, CI/CD, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cloud, Azure, Private Cloud, NestJS
Job Description:
- You will be responsible for application development of key systems on the new modern technology stack while focusing on quality code, automation, and best practices.
- Lead Applications Developer is responsible for developing complex custom software solutions to support business requirements.
In this role you will:
- Implement business logic from business requirements and design specification.
- Development of key systems using new open-source technology stack
- Focus on quality code, automation, and good practices.
- Contribute to and be part of the Development Center of Excellence in driving up the quality and value of software development and delivery across the enterprise.
- Develop and test software solutions and review code quality.
- Automate build, test (unit, functional and performance) and deployment of the code part of the CI/CD pipeline by working closely with Platform Engineer
Responsibilities:
- Lead Applications Developer owns the design of the application and is responsible for the implementation with the development team and ensure the design is properly incorporated into the deliverables.
- Act as technical design authority collaborating with the solution architect to implement the solution.
- Provide application design feedback to the project team on an ongoing basis.
- Review detailed design, code deliverables, and ensure quality.
- Assist the Enterprise architects in defining, implementing and overseeing technical standards, policies and tools.
- Provide technical oversight to development teams.
- Work with technical staff to understand problems with software and develop specifications to resolve them.
- Responsible for effective application development including integration with other Guy Carpenter systems.
- Responsible for operational effectiveness of the environment; adhere to Guy Carpenter Process Framework.
- Proactively contribute to our system architecture and stack design, toolset, agile and DevOps approach.
- Collaborate closely with Agile Dev team members, Product Owners, and business users to deliver business value.
- Automate build, test (unit, functional, security vulnerability and performance) and deployment of the code part of the CI/CD pipeline by working closely with System Engineer
- Mentor developers on both technical topics and with Agile/DevOps adoption
- Estimate Development efforts for new initiatives; help define and build Development teams by working with stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- A degree in Computer Science or related field or have relevant experience.
- 5+ years of development experience in applications/product development using MEAN/MERN Stack
- Must have experience or working knowledge of:
- JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, XML, HTML, SASS/LESS/CSS
- Web platforms such as NODE, Angular, React, MEAN/MERN Stack
- Microservices, Micro frontend Architecture, API Management (Apigee)
- REST API first design and Open API Specification, specifically using Swagger.
- Agile TDD (Junit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma) BDD (Cucumber) Pair Programming, Scrum/Kanban
- DevOps GitHub, Git Actions, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Selenium, Artifactory, Docker/Kubernetes, Datadog/Splunk, JMeter, Whitehat
- Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
- Cloud Azure, Private Cloud
- OS Linux, VM Architectures
Additional Qualifications:
- Have developed backend services using NestJS
Or refer someone
Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Senior Applications Developer?
A: To succeed as a Senior Applications Developer, key technical skills include expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, as well as proficiency in software development methodologies like Agile and DevOps. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders are essential soft skills for this role. By combining these technical and soft skills, Senior Applications Developers can effectively lead teams, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs, ultimately driving career growth and professional success.
Q: What is the career path for a Senior Applications Developer?
A: A Senior Applications Developer typically follows a career progression from entry-level roles such as Junior Developer or Software Engineer, to mid-level positions like Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead, and eventually to senior roles like Technical Architect or Solutions Director. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth in this role include mastering programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, as well as developing leadership, communication, and project management skills. Long-term career prospects for Senior Applications Developers may include transitioning into technical leadership roles, pursuing specialized areas like DevOps or cloud computing, or exploring adjacent fields like product management or entrepreneurship.