ADP is hiring a Lead Application Developer.
- Are you empathetic to client needs and inspired by transformation and impacting the lives of millions of people every day?
- Are you looking to join a dynamic, inclusive team environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to design what's next?
We're seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong emphasis on front-end technologies to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will excel in creating modern, responsive user interfaces while also being comfortable working with back-end technologies.
In this role, you will work within a scrum team to bring designs and ideas to life for new or improved web applications. This work will support a mix of internal and external clients. You will work with clients, product managers, architects, software engineers, and more to plan, design, develop, test, and implement impactful solutions that support companies with one to millions of employees.
You will start your day on a scrum call to prioritize and track work. Within the team you work on, you will choose user stories to work within a sprint cycle. You will spend most of your day developing and testing your code. Every three weeks, you will be involved in the release activities.
To thrive in this development career, you'll need to be an expert in C# and .NET 8, with a firm grasp on ASP.NET Core, React, JavaScript, and TypeScript. You'll need to be familiar with web services, RESTful APIs, PostgreSQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud deployment on AWS. Each sprint cycle could have a heavy front-end focus, a heavy back-end focus, or a mix of both - so you'll need experience working across the full stack. Like our best developers, you are an enthusiastic creator eager to learn and take on stretch assignments.
As a Lead Developer, you will work closely with your team to lead and guide projects to success. You'll have a hands-on role designing, developing, debugging, and deploying software solutions where you can leverage your expertise with code complexities. You'll also serve as a mentor to junior developers. As part of our team, you'll find exciting challenges, get opportunities to grow your career, and develop solid friendships as we design what's next for ADP and the industry.
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Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Expert-level proficiency in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Strong experience with modern front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite)
- Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and CSS preprocessors (Sass/LESS)
- Proficiency in responsive design and mobile-first approaches
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX, Recoil)
- Solid understanding of front-end performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with modern CSS frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules)
- Proficiency in Git for version control
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs
- Working knowledge of C# and .NET 8 framework
- Familiarity with ASP.NET Core for building APIs
- Basic understanding of PostgreSQL and database design concepts
- Proficiency with NoSQL databases such as DocumentDB
- Experience with AWS cloud services for full-stack application deployment
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially Jenkins
- Comfortable using GitHub Copilot for code assistance
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Here's what you can expect on a typical day:
- You'll start each day with a scrum, working in a team to understand responsibilities, identify issues, and communicate coding priorities while choosing user stories to complete. You will also participate in other agile ceremonies, including scheduled sprint demos, where you will present your work to up to 90 stakeholders.
- Build teams that thrive. As an experienced leader, you want everyone to shine. You'll check in with your engineering team to identify priorities and challenges. You are constantly looking for ways to share your knowledge, motivate others, and keep everyone engaged and productive.
- Build Products. Develop and maintain responsive, interactive user interfaces using React. Write clean, efficient, and reusable front-end code using JavaScript and TypeScript. Implement and optimize state management solutions for complex applications. Build and maintain reusable component libraries and design systems. Optimize front-end performance, focusing on load times, rendering, and user interactions.
- Full Stack Delivery. Design and implement RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core. Integrate front-end applications with back-end services and databases. Contribute to database schema design and write efficient queries. Implement automated testing for both front-end and back-end code.
- Variety of work. There is no typical day. You could be checking in with a team one minute, meeting with leadership to review initiatives for the coming quarter the next, and handling ad hoc requests from peers in other departments shortly after.
- Influence and inspire confidence. You are comfortable presenting to senior leaders, product owners, and peers with a compelling voice that you demonstrate through executive presence, leading change, and creating clear executive-level communications on milestone achievements.
- Code Quality. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack. Stay current with the latest full-stack technologies, tools, and best practices. Consider accessibility features in all development work.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality code. Work with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
- Experience. You have 8-12 years of experience in relevant skills gained and developed in the same or similar role.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- You'll have a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent.
- The ideal candidate combines a passion for exceptional user experiences with comprehensive full-stack development skills, emphasizing front-end expertise. They excel in problem-solving, communicate effectively, and thrive in Agile/Scrum environments. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible solutions.
AI/ML FOUNDATIONAL PROFICIENCIES:
- AI/LLM Exposure. Familiar with major AI platforms (OpenAI, Anthropic, others) and ability to leverage to enhance products and features.
- AI-Assisted Dev Tools. Proficient with coding tools (ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, Amazon Q, Cursor, etc).
- AI Best Practices. Effective prompt engineering, performance optimization, and secure data handling.