Lead .Net Developer
Chicago, IL

Job Description

This position is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of .net based applications and components for the automotive marketing platform. This includes designing, developing, testing, analyzing and maintaining new software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

* Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of applications with technologies such as .NET C#/SQL Server/Oracle/jQuery/HTML5/JavaScript/Angular/Bootstrap.
* Collaborate with developers, project managers, business analysts and business users in conceptualizing, estimating and developing new software applications and enhancements.
* Responsible for defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, providing time estimates for programming tasks and implementation plans.
* Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of the software's objectives, business requirements, deliverables, and specifications in collaboration with internal users and departments.
* Develop technical documentation to define the system components, development environment and implementation planning/strategies
* Prepare and dispense user stories, provide guidance, and review the work of other team members.
* Collaborate with the QA team to define test cases, metrics, and resolve questions about test results.
* Recommend business process flow improvements and clearly communicate problem/resolution process to project management.
* Develop and implement solutions in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Facilitate the design and implementation process for new products/projects, informing senior executives of alternatives.
* Analyze user requests and assist with design activities.
* Provide in-depth and strong technical specialty and knowledge to the team.
* Develop components based on business and/or application requirements
* Create unit tests in accordance with team policies & procedures
* Work closely with the QA team to identify and implement appropriate manual and automated functional tests
* Advise and mentor team members in specialized technical areas as well as fulfill administrative duties as defined by the support process
* Work with cross-functional teams during crisis to address and resolve complex incidents and problems in addition to assessment, analysis, and resolution of cross-functional issues.
* Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures associated with support requires improvement and helps in the process improvement activity
* Develop Metrics to Assess & Improve quality and effectiveness of the development team

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

* Developer with 8 years of experience required
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent preferred
* Recent and relevant experience leading software development initiatives
* Excellent skills in Microsoft technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft .NET Framework
* Excellent skills in JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery, Vue.js, Angular, Bootstrap, CSS, CSS3, HTML5, XML, REST API, SOAP, Web Services
* Strong skills in database technologies (Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle) including database development (T-SQL or PL/SQL)
* Excellent knowledge of web architectural and design patterns
* Solid working knowledge of current technologies including Object Oriented analysis and design practices (Object modeling, use cases, activity diagrams, and UML).
* Familiar with various forms of SSO and an understanding of security best practices such as OAUTH/OWASP
* Experience with Agile and Software Development Life Cycle, various development methodologies, and able to independently participate in each phase.
* Ability to design and implement solutions that are reliable, scalable, and perform at a high-level to meet the service levels associated with mission-critical solutions.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with ability to anticipate and avoid problems.
* Ability to define and implement migration strategies from legacy systems to new architecture and technologies.
* Ability to manage / work well within a team environment that includes geographically distributed team members.
* Ability to work within tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and an ability to communicate with internal and external customers and all levels of management, including communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences.
* Ability to design and build flexible and extensible systems and services with focus on code reuse and generation.
* Experience with writing detailed technical specifications for developers; design, validate and execute software test plans.

Preferred qualifications

* Technical

o Development experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2012

o Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Git

o Experience with responsive and/or adaptive design

o Familiarity with NoSQL solutions such as Redis

o Familiarity with Service Bus architecture

o Familiarity with content management solutions/frameworks such as Kentico, WordPress and/or DotNetNuke

* Non-Technical:

o Experience in automotive marketing

o Excellent Analytical and problem solving skills

o Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot problems quickly

o Motivated to learn new applications and domains

o Strong time management skills

o Ability to take full ownership of tasks and projects

o Experience with Agile/SCRUM process

* Behavioral Attributes:

o Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

o Excellent verbal and written communication

o Possess Can-Do attitude to overcome challenges

o Self-motivated and directed Conditions of Employment

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of certain background checks which unless prohibited by applicable law may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, drug screens, credit checks, DMV checks (for driving positions only) and fingerprinting.

Great People, Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career. From tuition reimbursement to scholarship programs to employee stock purchase plans and 401(k)s, we offer associates a variety of benefits that work as hard for them as they work for us.

About Epsilon

Epsilon® is an all-encompassing global marketing innovator. We provide unrivaled data intelligence and customer insights, world-class technology including loyalty, email and CRM platforms and data-driven creative, activation and execution. Epsilon's digital media arm, Conversant, is a leader in personalized digital advertising and insights through its proprietary technology and trove of consumer marketing data, delivering digital marketing with unprecedented scale, accuracy and reach through personalized media programs and through CJ Affiliate, one of the world's largest affiliate marketing networks. Together, we bring personalized marketing to consumers across offline and online channels, at moments of interest, that help drive business growth for brands. Recognized by Ad Age as the #1 World's Largest CRM/Direct Marketing Network, #1 Largest U.S. Agency from All Disciplines and #1 Largest U.S. Mobile Marketing Agency, Epsilon employs over 8,000 associates in 70 offices worldwide. Epsilon is an Alliance Data company. For more information, visit www.epsilon.com and follow us on Twitter @EpsilonMktg.

Alliance Data provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

For San Francisco Bay Area:

Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.

Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.

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Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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