Our company is in search of a talented Lead Software Developer to join the team in Columbus, OH and play a crucial role in shaping the future of a widely utilized access management platform. This position will oversee the technical development, steering the transformation of a legacy platform into a scalable, secure, and modern access management solution.

Duties:

• Implement industry-standard coding techniques to translate requirements and architectural blueprints into code, with a primary focus on Java and contemporary application development methodologies.
• Engage in the revamping of the platform, converting an outdated application into a scalable, secure, and modern access management solution.
• Utilize AI-driven development tools and emerging AI technologies to enhance engineering efficiency, expedite platform modernization efforts, and explore ways to integrate AI capabilities into future solutions.
• Address and resolve complex technical hurdles in existing systems, identifying opportunities for architectural enhancements, performance improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Create, test, and deliver software components and services while adhering to stringent standards for quality, security, reliability, and maintainability.
• Aid in the refinement and interpretation of business and technical requirements.
• Adhere to all ISO-9000 procedures and SDLC guidelines relevant to the work unit, continually seeking enhancements to development procedures and engineering practices.
• Lead architectural reviews, technology assessments, and long-term platform modernization strategies.
• Implement third-party solutions for applications, analyzing the impact, risks, and long-term sustainability of proposed solutions.
• Participate in load, capacity, scalability, reliability, and performance testing and analysis.
• Take part in production support activities, troubleshooting complex issues that affect application, infrastructure, and customers across the platform.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is a must.
• Minimum of 5 years of software development experience, with significant expertise in Java and enterprise application development.
• Proficiency in reading, understanding, debuging, and developing software in C, with experience in working on or updating legacy applications.
• Thorough understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, proxies, and authentication technologies.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Design, REST APIs, Spring Framework, JavaScript, React, and modern web application development.
• Familiarity with Linux (or UNIX), Windows, and relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with OAuth is a plus.
• Knowledge of unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies, containerization, and modern software delivery practices is preferred.
• Experience with AI-driven development tools and emerging AI technologies is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to manage hands-on development, architecture, operational support, and technical leadership duties.