Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Platinum Resource Group is recruiting for a confidential client seeking an IT Manager to lead software development, application support, systems analysis, data and business systems functions. The role combines hands-on .NET/C# and SQL development in Azure with technical leadership, team development, business partnership and application strategy, including responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, enhancement and support of internally developed business applications and integrations using .NET / C#, SQL and Microsoft Azure technologies
- Hands-on ability to review code, troubleshoot complex application issues, validate technical approaches and contribute directly when business priorities require it
- Establish and enforce practical coding standards, architecture patterns, source control practices, peer review and technical documentation expectations
- Guide application architecture decisions with emphasis on security, reliability, scalability, maintainability and appropriate separation of business logic, data and integration services
- Oversee APIs, system integrations, background services and data interfaces connecting internal and third-party business systems
- Partner with business leaders, Business Systems Analysts and subject matter experts to understand operational needs, define problems and translate business requirements into effective technology solutions
- Define responsible standards for the use of AI coding assistants and generative AI throughout analysis, design, coding, testing, troubleshooting and documentation
- Evaluate emerging AI development capabilities, agentic workflows, low-code/no-code platforms and software engineering tools for practical business value, security, supportability and total cost
- Coach the software team in effective AI-assisted engineering practices, including prompt/context discipline, validation of generated code, secure coding and avoidance of unreviewed production changes
- Own and continuously improve a right-sized SDLC appropriate for a small IT team, combining necessary governance with efficient delivery
- Use Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery practices based on project size, risk, dependencies and business needs rather than applying a single methodology to every initiative
- Provide technical oversight for SQL Server / Azure SQL database design, stored procedures, queries, data integrations and application data access
- Ensure business-critical applications are effectively supported, incidents are prioritized according to business impact and root causes are addressed rather than repeatedly worked around
- Coordinate with Infrastructure and Cybersecurity leadership on application hosting, identity, access, vulnerability remediation, cloud services, backups and disaster recovery dependencies
- Provide technical leadership during significant application outages, failed deployments or data-related incidents and communicate status to business stakeholders
- Lead software and business systems projects from discovery through implementation, establishing scope, milestones, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication
- Manage software-related vendors, consultants and service providers; evaluate proposals, licensing, support models and cost-benefit considerations
- Plan and manage the software/application portion of the IT budget, including licensing, development tools, cloud application services and outside development resources
- Maintain an application roadmap that balances business priorities, technical debt, lifecycle needs, modernization and available team capacity
- Lead, coach and develop software development, business systems analysis and related application / reporting resources
Skills
- Recent hands-on software development experience with C#/.NET and strong working knowledge of modern .NET application architecture and development practices
- Strong SQL Server / Azure SQL skills, including relational data modeling, query development, stored procedures, troubleshooting and performance optimization
- Experience with Microsoft Azure application services and cloud-based software architecture
- Demonstrated systems analysis experience translating business processes and requirements into technical solutions
- Experience supporting custom business applications through the full lifecycle, including production troubleshooting and enhancement delivery
- Working knowledge of source control, CI/CD, automated testing, secure coding, application monitoring and modern DevOps practices
- Practical experience using AI-assisted software development tools and the judgment to establish appropriate governance, validation and security controls
- Ability to assess legacy applications and technical debt and create pragmatic modernization plans without disrupting essential business operations
- Proven experience leading software developers, analysts or multidisciplinary application teams in a hands-on technical environment
- Strong problem-solving, prioritization, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics to business audiences
- Experience leading remote resources, vendors, and consultants
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered
- 7+ years of progressive software development and business systems experience, including recent hands-on .NET/C# development experience
- 3+ years of technical leadership, team leadership or software project leadership experience
- Familiarity with APIs, service integrations and asynchronous messaging is strongly preferred
- Experience in a regulated industry or environment with formal change control, data privacy and security requirements is preferred
Benefits
- For W-2 consultants: direct deposit and bi-weekly payroll
- For W-2 consultants: health, dental, and vision benefits
- For W-2 consultants: referral bonuses
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