Senior IT Development Lead

Senior IT Development Lead

The Senior IT Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise software solutions that support business objectives and technology strategy. This role provides technical leadership across development teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with architectural standards and modern software engineering practices.

• Lead development teams in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications.
• Serve as a technical leader responsible for application architecture, integration strategies, and adoption of development best practices.
• Drive the development and maintenance of applications, including coding, testing, debugging, deployment, and production support activities.
• Establish priorities, manage project timelines, and ensure successful delivery aligned with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Guide the adoption of Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure‑as‑code methodologies.
• Partner with business stakeholders and cross‑functional teams to define requirements and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Evaluate existing systems and recommend enhancements, modernization initiatives, and new technology solutions.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, performance, and scalability of supported applications.
• Provide leadership and guidance in resolving complex technical challenges, production incidents, and system issues.
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications, solution designs, and development standards.
• Lead Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, code reviews, retrospectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate development efforts across global teams, vendors, and technology partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Mentor and support developers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• 8+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on the Microsoft technology stack.
• Proven experience leading development teams and delivering enterprise‑scale applications.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum‑based software delivery environments.
• Experience supporting production systems and resolving complex technical issues.

• Strong experience with C#, .NET Framework, .NET 6/8+, and modern web application development.
• Experience developing applications using ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC) and RESTful APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops, Git, and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Knowledge of application architecture, system integration, and software development best practices.

• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for both technical and business audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross‑functional and global teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience with Blazor and modern UI frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure automation technologies such as ARM templates or Terraform.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and containerization technologies.
• Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure software development standards.

K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Compensation may include sign‑on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. K  supports career advancement through professional training and development.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.