Solutions Architect/Lead Developer (Virtual)
Davenport, IA
Oct 28, 2024
Full-time
Full Job Description
Lee Enterprises is seeking a highly qualified Solutions Architect / Lead Developer to play a critical role in driving the company's technology strategy and execution. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, robust, and high-performance solutions while leading development teams. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, architecting solutions, and overseeing the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of modern software development practices and technology stacks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This role will lead a team of developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; resolving problems; developing

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Design and architect scalable, robust, and high-performance solutions.
  • Lead development teams in the implementation of software projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing software applications.
  • Continuously learn and apply the latest software development practices, tools, and technologies.
  • Contribute to the architectural design and implementation of software solutions.
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • Work with version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage codebase changes and versioning.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and ceremonies.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or Ruby.
  • Experience with front-end frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Familiarity with back-end development and frameworks such as Node.js, Django, Spring, or .NET.
  • Understanding of database systems, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to lead and mentor development teams.
Education and Experience:
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with serverless computing.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity best practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Lead Developer, or similar role.
  • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Certificates/Licenses:
  • Desirable certifications include:
    • Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer
    • Google Professional Cloud Architect
    • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve. Lee embraces change, and we recognize that we must create and maintain a culture of fervent inclusion. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.
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