Lead Software Developer

Description POSITION SUMMARY The Lead Software Developer for Optima Tax Relief, LLC (“Optima”) is located in the Santa Ana, California office and reports to the Application Architect. This role must provide technical leadership and direction for software development projects. It must guide a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of various technologies, exceptional problem-solving skills, and working effectively in a dynamic environment. This role must also champion Optima’s culture and Core Values and help to deliver the best customer experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring best practices in coding and development processes. • Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of software applications, including conducting code reviews and ensuring code quality and performance. • Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate them into development processes when appropriate. • Work closely with project managers and designers to define project requirements and scope, and prepare and present technical documentation and project status reports. • Utilize your proficiency in C#, as well as your familiarity with Python and Node.js for backend development tasks, to solve complex technical challenges and ensure that the technical architecture aligns with business goals. • Leverage extensive experience with AWS services such as Cognito, AppSync, SQS, Lambda, SNS, and IAM to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. • Work effectively in a remote/offshore environment and collaborate with our team, seamlessly integrating into our development workflow, contributing to the codebase, and assisting in architecting and implementing AWS-based solutions. • Follow company protocols to ensure the highest level of security to protect the member's Personal Identifiable Information (PII). • Other duties as assigned. In order to be provided the essential training required to be successful in this role, it is mandatory that you are present for and complete all essential/initial training onsite for up to 5 business days (unless prior management approval is provided). Please note that additional onsite training may be required depending on business need. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution. • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,& ABILITIES • Proficiency in C# programming language with a proven track record of successful projects. • Familiarity with Python and Node.js for backend development tasks. • Extensive experience in utilizing AWS services such as Cognito, AppSync, SQS, Lambda, SNS, and IAM for cloud-based solutions. • Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum). • Proven experience in project management and delivering complex software projects. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.