The Lead Software Developer is responsible for designs, codes, tests, analyzes and coordinates the development of software programs and applications. This includes researching, designing, documenting and modifying software specifications throughout the production life cycle. As a Lead, responsibilities will include ownership of technological solutions, directing innovation, providing creative, outside the box solutions that enhance functionality and provide efficiencies, while constantly looking to maximize system availability.

First Bank offers its employees a flexible hybrid work schedule which includes two days in our Creve Coeur office and three days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and develops new software programs and applications
• Works cross-functionally with Project Leaders, Business Analysts, Integration Analyst, and other team members to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems
• Conducts research on and recommends emerging application development software products, tools, languages and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Searches, summarizes and keeps the team abreast of strategic information from all sources
• Assists senior management with long-range planning in accordance with the business strategic plan
• Provides technical training, guidance and resource support for other colleagues
• Performs effective mentoring of Software Developers and Sr. Software Developers
• Provides recommendations to management concerning issues of programmer productivity and software development processes
• Consistently writes, translates and codes software programs and applications according to specifications
• Runs and monitors software performance tests (including Unit, System, Integration, Performance, and ad-hoc trouble-shooting) on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement and general debugging
• Administers critical analysis of test results and delivers solutions to problem areas, and provides feedback to analysis/training staff about performance considerations/usability issues concerning software specifications and implementations
• Recommends, schedules, performs and coordinates software improvements and upgrades
• Facilitates and participates in code review
• Prepares and documents program requirements and specifications
• Seeks training and development activities related to the industry
• Develops, integrates and upholds standards, processes and procedures for the department
• Establishes and fosters relationship within the department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in the field of computer science or software engineering; and/or ten or more years equivalent work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum of ten years software development experience including specific experience in Angular/Typescript
• Broad experience building web based applications using .NET, C#, ASP.NET, MVC and SQL Server
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented Software design
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks(Angular, Knockout etc.) & libraries(jQuery, modernizer etc.)
• Working technical knowledge of Web Services development using WCF or ASP.NET Web API (SOAP & REST)
• Strong experience with HTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, AJAX
• Good working experience with database development with SQL Server(queries, T-SQL etc.)
• Good Working knowledge of SSRS, SSIS, DotNetNuke(CMS), SharePoint, Active Directory, Visual Studio & Team Foundation Server(TFS)
• Knowledge of using best practices in full software development life cycle and demonstrate knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Extensive database and operating systems experience with Microsoft Windows
• Hands-on software trouble-shooting experience
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Proven technical knowledge and resource within the company who can lead multiple simultaneous projects
• Completes work in an accurate and timely manner with very little direction and leads or directs the work of others
• Aptitude and desire to learn new technologies
• Mobile application development experience is a plus
• Three years' experience in the financial industry preferred

About Us

Be a part of a growing company that is truly committed to its employees and clients. Consider joining the First Bank family. As a member of our family, you are part of one of the largest independent banks in the U.S. We are proud of our growth and success over the past 100 years and look forward to a bright and promising future.

Diversity

At First Bank one of our biggest strengths is the diversity of our people. Our mission is to capitalize on the diversity of our associates and promote personal and professional development throughout every area of the organization. We encourage diversity by actively seeking employees from various backgrounds, walks of life, and job skills. We strongly encourage you to apply whenever a First Bank job opportunity interests you.

First Bank is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Attn: Applicants interested in a San Francisco based position: First Bank will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance