Software Developer Lead - Kimley-Horn

Kimley-Horn, one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is looking for a Software Developer Lead to join the corporate team in our Raleigh, NC office. This role will be leading developers, and providing technical guidance and support. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive for results, a passion for software development, and a desire to build their career at Kimley-Horn.

This is an in-office position.

• Support existing and emerging software products in Kimley-Horn’s portfolio
• Assign tasks to junior developers and provide technical guidance and oversight
• Work with stakeholders to determine product requirements and enhancements based on business and user needs
• Lead development based on project requirements through user stories, and work items consistent with business partners’ needs
• Provide quality assurance/quality control and participate in code reviews
• Apply bug fixes and enhancements to existing solutions
• Implement and support applications post deployment
• Quickly evaluate bugs, and apply hot fixes to resolve issues
• Understand, apply, and communicate best practices within technologies by remaining knowledgeable of trends in the software development industry

Required Technical Skills:

• Full stack web development experience building applications using Angular (12+) and C# (.NET 6+)
• Cloud application development and deployment (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  
• Proficient in common software design patterns (MVC, SOLID Principles, Clean Coding)

Preferred Technical Skills:

• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, DynamoDB)
• Experience with Microsoft and Azure ecosystems
• Responsive website design (CSS Grid, Flexbox)
• Map APIs (Google Maps, Mapbox, ArcGIS Pro)
• Python
  

Position Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or related field
• 6+ years of related work experience
  
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
  
• Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision
  
• Natural collaborator with strong verbal and written communication skills
  

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.