Application Developer Lead Consultant

The Application Developer Lead Consultant provides code/design analysis and strategy, supports project planning, and develops code and designs for complex projects. They manage the review of code, design, and testing for lower band Application Developers and peers. They serve as a technical expert, coach and mentor for other application developer specialists and professionals. The Lead Consultant works closely with business partners to identify needs and design technology solutions to: overcome process bottlenecks, reduce use of contingent claim resources, reduce compliance risks, or generally increase operational efficiency. They are often required to deliver tactical solutions that can be implemented within a few days. They are responsible for all phases of the application development cycle: beginning with requirements gathering, through release, and ultimately ongoing user support.Key Responsibilities

Assists with detailed project estimating and milestone planning. Reviews and validate accuracy of others' estimates and works with project managers in continuous process improvement for estimating

Develops code for complex to highly complex modules with high-level architecture, following documentation and development standards

Ensures that design/code reviews are scheduled and executed; provide feedback and recommends solutions; ensures that design standards and documentation are followed and certifies that code meets quality standards; reviews and critiques code presented by team members.

Critiques and evaluates detailed business, functional, and high-level technical requirements (including recovery, security and audit)

Performs root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of problem and manages the resolution of complex problems

Defines and manages process by which support and technical assistance is performed

Leads and organizes testing reviews. Tracks and resolves complex defects and assists in planning efforts of complex functional tests in support of Quality Control (QC)

Acts as technical expert for Band B and Band C level application developers

Ensures project change management approach is followed and that enhancements are appropriately prioritized and developed, and delivered to Developers, Quality Control Analysts, and Environment Management personnel, and that all documentation is completed appropriately.

Contributes to determining programming approach, tools, and techniques that best meet the business requirements. Promotes and defines development standards and high architectural standards.

Education

4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

5 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education Experience (in lieu)

In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Primary Skills

Application Development, Code Reviews, Process Improvements, Technical Consulting, Technical Requirements