Lead Application Developer- Water

The Opportunity

Ulteig is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Application Developer position within the Transportation & Water Team. This role focuses on contributing to a growing portfolio of high-profile software development projects as an individual contributor, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of hydrologic modelers, data scientists, and water resources engineers. The ideal candidate can independently deliver well-designed features, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical partners, and provide task-level leadership (e.g., owning small features, coordinating day-to-day tasks, and mentoring on assigned work) to support high-quality software deliverables and smooth project execution.

Successful applicants must be comfortable with a variety of technologies, including C#/ASP.NET (MVC/Core), SQL Server, and React.js, among others. Ulteig places a strong emphasis on developing and utilizing innovative approaches to solve water resources challenges and build efficiencies into every aspect of our work. Working for Ulteig assures access to and mentoring from national leaders and experts; experience working on important and high-profile projects;

and close collaboration with amazing talent on a daily basis.

What You'll Do

Development & Collaboration - 40%

• Develops and delivers application features in collaboration with project team members and stakeholders.
• Participates in technical planning (estimation, task breakdown, and approach) with guidance from senior staff.
• Provides task-level leadership by owning small features/tasks, coordinating day-to-day execution, and communicating status and blockers.
• Contributes to code reviews, supports team coding standards, and incorporates feedback to improve quality and maintainability.
• Mentors junior developers/interns on assigned tasks (pair programming, reviewing pull requests, and helping troubleshoot issues) as opportunities arise.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to clarify requirements and communicate tradeoffs and progress.
• Helps document solutions and supports knowledge sharing across the team.

Hands-on Development - 60%

• Builds and enhances software and applications using a variety of technologies and frameworks.
• Implements maintainable components and services with attention to performance, reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Develops data visualization front-ends and tools in partnership with internal users.
• Works with and synthesizes complex datasets to support analysis and application functionality.
• Contributes to testing and quality practices; supports troubleshooting, bug fixing, and production support as needed.
• Prepares deliverables, including technical documentation and user guidance.

What We Expect from You

• 3+ years of experience in the software development industry required.
• B.S. or B.A. from an accredited university is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks/features, drive them to completion, and communicate progress and blockers.
• Experience contributing to application and system design.
• Experience with C#, ASP.NET (MVC and/or Core), React.js, and Entity Framework.
• Experience with database development and performance (SQL Server, SQLite).
• Familiarity with SOLID and other design principles is desired.
• Eagerness to learn new and challenging technologies and languages as needed.
• Experience with spatial technologies (e.g., Esri, QGIS, Open Layers) is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, public and external agencies.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths.

And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top…