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LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Lead Software Engineer is accountable to the IT Development Director/Manager and Program managers for technology improvements, project schedule for large development efforts, development team execution, and customer relationship management regarding the project technology domain. The incumbent will apply broad, advanced technical and project management principals and concepts to large projects, and contribute to innovation of new concepts and ideas, and continuous process improvement. Typically, the Lead Software Engineer is assigned the most challenging assignments and provides the top technical leadership role on programs and large projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manage development teams for multiple projects and assist with stakeholder relationship to assure business needs are met, projects are delivered on time, and with high quality systems.
• Identify and execute appropriate communication methods to assure project team collaboration and meet program manager, stakeholder and senior leadership needs on the accurate technical status of a project
• Responsible for managing experienced team members that includes goal setting, ongoing feedback and coaching, and delivering annual performance reviews
• Manage technical project risks and issues. Recognize and determine the appropriate corrective action to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget and scope
• Mentor developers and members of other disciplines in technical skills and processes
• Define and manage program technical platform to assure the solution is delivered with high quality, meeting business requirements, on schedule, and within budget
• Create and maintain technical project documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor, and follow up on the technical aspects of active projects
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer programming or Information Systems or similar work experience in a computer related field.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft SQL Server, C#.NET, ASP.NET, Web development knowledge
• Large system architecture and design
• SDLC knowledge

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO JOB

• Applies technical/procedural requirements of the position based on knowledge and experience within specialization
• Ability to attract, lead, motivate, and retain a team
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ or more years of experience in the field or in a related area

MANAGEMENT

• Ability to impact and influence a diverse population
• Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments
• Experience with personnel management. Resolves conflicts timely and beneficially to all concerned
• Ability to support, affect, and implement change

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Microsoft office and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels of IT.
• Strong working knowledge of BA, PM, QA processes and how to integrate Development processes seamlessly
• Ability to lead geographically distributed teams

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.