Lead Front & Back-End Developer

As a Lead Front & Back-End Developer at Astucemedia, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural vision and daily execution. Working in a high-collaboration environment, you will partner closely with our Technical Project Manager (TPM) and Principal Architect, while being supported by Staff/Senior Developers in both Front-end and Back-end.

This role requires a balanced 30/70 split between people management and technical oversight. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are comfortable meeting short, high-stakes deadlines typical of live television, and are ready to witness the impact of your work onsite when necessary.

QualificationsKey Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Delivery (30%)
• Team Mentorship: Lead, coach, and inspire a team of 6 developers. Conduct 1-on-1s, manage performance, and foster a culture of excellence.
• TPM Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with the Technical Project Manager to ensure technical feasibility and maintain a steady delivery pace, even under tight production schedules.
• Onsite Deployment: Occasionally travel to client sites (a few weeks per year) to oversee the integration and launch of major projects. (candidate must be able to travel to US without restrictions).
• Technical Excellence & Hands-on Development (70%)
• Core Development: Actively write and maintain production-quality code for critical system components. You will lead by example, tackling complex features across the full stack (Angular, and .NET Core).
• High-Level Code Review & Mentoring: In tandem with the Staff Dev and Senior Back-end, you perform rigorous code reviews to ensure the codebase remains robust, scalable, and follows industry best practices.
• System Integration & Cohesion: Take a hands-on approach to ensuring seamless integration between Angular web applications and Node.js / .NET Core backend services, maintaining end-to-end logic integrity.
• Performance Optimization: Collaborate to optimize real-time data streams (Kafka, WebSockets) and infrastructure (Docker, CI/CD pipelines) to guarantee zero-failure performance during high-pressure live broadcasts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years in software development with a proven track record in leadership or Lead Tech roles.
• Agility: Ability to remain calm and focused while working with short deadlines and evolving project requirements.
• Frontend Expertise: understanding of Angular, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Backend & Data Proficiency: Strong proficiency in C# / .NET Core.
• Solid grasp of API design (REST, GraphQL) and messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, WebSockets).
• Infrastructure: Proficiency with Docker, Git, and schema validation.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to travel.