Lead Software Developer/architect

The Lead Developer will be responsible for architecting, building, and supporting innovative and reliable solutions. This individual must demonstrate expert-level proficiency in Microsoft's Visual Studio (Visual C#), .NET Framework and .NET Compact Framework. The ideal candidate is a highly competent software developer and team leader and will view this demanding role as a rare opportunity to draw upon all of their capabilities and to do what they do best in a dynamic environment in which they can make a difference. If you have industry leading software development expertise, a proven track record of success leading small development teams, and are an exceptional designer and architect we’d like to talk to you. We offer a generous salary and benefits package which will be commensurate with the experience you bring. Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide hands-on technical and team leadership to a small focused team in the development and enhancement of our software products. • Drive and manage continuous improvement of our software development process. • Develop and manage to project milestone plans and estimates. • Establish release schedule and keep the team on track to meet it. • Work with end users and end user representatives to define and communicate requirements. Qualifications: • Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering. • 5 years experience using Visual Studio and the C# programming language to develop commercial software. • 5 years on a development team using an agile or equivalent process with 3 years at a leadership or Scrum Master level. Knowledge, Abilities, and Experience: • Previous experience architecting Windows .net and .net compact framework software applications. • Excellent technical knowledge in Windows based software development for desktop, Windows Mobile and Windows CE embedded applications. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills. • Experience and a well defined approach to analyzing end user needs and translating their requirements into a design specification that meets those needs. • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment managing multiple projects and provide leadership to get the best from team members. • Experience with modern configuration management, version control, continuous integration and unit testing methodologies, tools and practices. • Other skills and abilities, particularly those related to database design and embedded system tool chains and test equipment, are a definite asset in this position.