Applications Development Technical Lead .NET- Contract

Key Responsibilities:
Work with the Project Manager to manage complex, global, enterprise-level projects, including design, development, implementation, risk and control.
Responsible for leading a software development team of up to 15 people.
Manage business/client relationships with the senior business leaders associated with this project; build and sustain strong relationships with these client groups.
Work with the development teams and the Application and Domain architects in design and product selection.
Ensure we have buy-in from all the stakeholders and track issues and manage project risks.
Oversee development quality to ensure solution is robust and scalable.
Will coordinate with the Quality Control team.
Will coordinate with other development teams.
Work with the Project Manager on scope, budgets, project plans and timelines.
Monitor, update and communicate project timelines and milestones; obtain senior management feedback; understand potential speed bumps and client's true concerns/needs.

Developmental Value:
The job provides you the opportunity to manage a software development process across various technologies with high-calibre business analysts and developers in a fast paced and challenging environment.

The Applications Development Technical Lead is expected to lead globally distributed development teams in building enterprise-level applications used around the world. Your background will be in .NET web development at an enterprise level.
The candidate will work with Project Managers to define scope and business requirements, develop solutions and deliver systems of high quality. The candidate will develop exceptional communication skills across both technology and the business and will have a high degree of visibility.
The Applications Development Technical Lead will be responsible for participating in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle from requirement gathering and through user acceptance testing and implementation. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the end product is delivered with a strong focus on quality, performance, reuse and usability. The person must be able to work in high pressured environments and meet delivery timelines with a high degree of client satisfaction. The appropriate candidate will continuously improve client service and seek strategic solutions and enhancements to business requirements. With global presence, the candidate will be expected to adjust work schedules when required.

Knowledge/Experience:
Experience of leading software development projects and leading teams successfully in a globally distributed development team.
Experience of managing projects within large programs and reporting on detailed metrics to a PMO.
Demonstrated people and project management skills.
5+ years of software development experience with 5+ years of technology project lead experience is required.
Negotiation, difficult conversation management and prioritization skills.
Flexibility to handle multiple complex projects and changing priorities.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

SKILLS:

- Experience with leading development of client-facing applications.
- Strong analytical and business skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent project and process management skills.
- Experience working in an innovative environment.
- Experience with managing development of enterprise level end to end software applications (UI, Middle Tier, Backend Integration) is required.
- Experience with developing Frameworks.
- Experienced in development using Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, ASP.NET MVC 3.0, JQuery, AJAX, Javascript, HTML, CSS, XML/XSD and SQL.
- Knowledge of Web Services, Security, SOA, Design Patterns.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

- Experience with Banking and Cash management applications and process would be advantageous but non-essential.
- Strong Java development experience.
- TIBCO Business Works/EMS.