Lead Application Developer – Hybrid (Columbus, OH)
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire (W2 Only)
Pay Range: $65.00–$75.00/hour (W2 only)
Eligibility: U.S. Persons only – must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
Schedule: Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week onsite (Tuesdays & Thursdays preferred)
Overview
We’re seeking a Lead Application Developer with deep experience in the Microsoft technology stack to guide full-stack development and mentor a small technical team. This role focuses on both hands-on development and technical leadership, with an initial emphasis on modernizing a public-facing web application and later supporting a mix of legacy and new systems.
This position requires someone local to the Columbus area who can collaborate onsite regularly and work standard U.S. (CST/EST) business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design, development, and implementation of .NET and SQL-based applications.
- Oversee code quality, conduct reviews, and mentor junior developers.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Develop and maintain DevOps pipelines, manage source control (TFS/GIT), and oversee release/change management.
- Support hybrid Agile/Waterfall development cycles and contribute to sprint planning.
- Evaluate emerging tools and recommend improvements for system performance and reliability.
- Support both greenfield and legacy applications, including web and desktop (WPF) systems.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of professional software development experience using .NET / C#, SQL Server, and related technologies.
- Experience with Angular or similar modern JavaScript frameworks for front-end development.
- Proven background in release management, DevOps, and SSO (Single Sign-On).
- Experience developing APIs, stored procedures, and database-driven applications.
- Proficiency with TFS, Azure DevOps, or Git for version control.
- Strong understanding of the full SDLC, including Agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with Python for automation or scripting.
- Background in application architecture or framework design.
- Experience using AI/ML tools (e.g., Instabase, Copilot, or similar) for code review or optimization.
Additional Details
- W2 Only – No C2C or third-party vendors.
- Candidates must be local to Columbus, OH for hybrid work.
- U.S. Person required due to contract-to-hire eligibility.
- Expected start: ASAP following interview and onboarding.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43231
