Software Developer Lead

Overview

Software Developer Lead  Software Developer Lead position requires a strong combination of technical leadership, strategic planning, and people management skills to drive successful software development initiatives. The individual in this role will lead a team of developers, leverage the features of Azure Dev Ops, and ensure high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring team members.

• 3+ years of experience managing software developers utilizing Azure Dev Ops
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development
• Strong technical background in:.NET ecosystem [.NET Framework and .NET Core along with ASP.NET] and C#
• Entity Framework, EF Core, LINQ
• Microsoft SQL Server, database design, and structured query language (SQL)
• Microservice architecture, API development, and integration
• Cloud services is a plus
• Microsoft Dev Ops practices and tools
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts)
• Deep understanding of Dev Ops principles, including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing, and release management
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including code reviews, source control, testing, and deployment
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and automated build and deployment processes
• Strong background in Agile methodologies and the ability to implement Agile practices within the development team
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams
• Highly motivated to excel and drive team success
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Insurance Industry knowledge a plus

• Lead and mentor a high-performing software development team to deliver high-quality solutions using Azure Dev Ops.
• Balance technical leadership and execution approach to meet the delivery schedule.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with team leads, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects align with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate and contribute to architectural tasks.
• Oversee the entire SDLC, from planning to post deployment using Azure Dev Ops pipelines and boards.
• Configure and maintain Azure Dev Ops pipelines for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing to streamline development processes.
• Manage technical debt, scalability, and system performance.
• Follow and enforce best practices in source code management, version control, and branching strategies using Azure Repos.
• Manage and track project progress and timelines using Azure Boards, ensuring clear communication and collaboration within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by monitoring key metrics and identifying areas for process optimization using Azure Dev Ops analytics.
• Provide regular reports on project status, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Lead performance evaluations and coach team members for growth.
• Contribute to software development as needed, particularly in .NET, C#, and database technologies.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, product owners, and executives.

Finys is a leading producer of packaged software for the Property Casualty (P&C) insurance sector. With a deep understanding of industry intricacies and cutting-edge technology, we have crafted the Finys Suite—an adaptable enterprise platform for policy administration, claims, billing, business intelligence, and mobile access. Our solution serves dozens of carriers, reducing operational costs and accelerating time to market, while fostering seamless collaboration between carriers, their agents, vendors, and insureds.

Located in Troy, Michigan, our talented, U.S.

-based team is dedicated to your success.

At Finys, we offer an outstanding work environment, in which great people work with great technology. We also offer a competitive compensation package with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, paid vacation, paid holidays, matching retirement plan, flex time, and bonus opportunities.

Join our rapidly growing software company and be part of a team dedicated to transforming the P&C insurance industry through innovation and excellence.

Apply now and take the next step in your career!