Lead Software Developer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the architecture, implementation, and operation of scalable, secure, highly available solutions across Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Perform hands-on codebase development for software applications and solutions across the technology and services catalog.
• Provide leadership to the Product Development team, including daily standups that maintain alignment, momentum, and productivity.
• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to support reliable, repeatable, automated deployments.
• Provide hands-on prototyping, code review, and mentorship to software engineers across one or more development teams.
• Champion the adoption and responsible use of Github Copilot and AI-assisted development practices, including agentic designs and processes.
• Collaborate with product owners and team leads to plan, prioritize, and deliver work across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure security, compliance, performance, and quality standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of automated quality control processes.

ACCOUNTABILITY

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Minimum Requirements

• Senior-level experience architecting, developing, and delivering enterprise solutions on Microsoft Azure and Power Platform.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including project, team, process, and board configuration.
• Deep expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD, deployment automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Practical experience delivering AI and machine learning solutions in Microsoft Azure, including Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure AI Services.
• Proven success leading agile and scrum teams and driving iterative delivery.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives at once while balancing technical depth, delivery excellence, and stakeholder expectations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.

Education

Experience

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of enterprise application development and cloud engineering technologies, including Microsoft Azure, App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API integrations, Azure Storage, SQL Server, and Azure SQL.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps, including boards, repos, pipelines, test plans, release workflows, team configuration, and agile project delivery practices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and deployment automation technologies, including Azure Pipelines, YAML-based pipeline configuration, Git version control, pull request workflows, and infrastructure as code using tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, Fabric, custom connectors, and environment governance and deployment practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure security, identity, and governance capabilities, including Key Vault, Managed Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access control, policy management, secrets management, and compliance-oriented design practices.
• Experience and proficiency in building software solutions with languages and frameworks such as C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs, and modern service integration patterns.
• Experience with AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation platforms and tools such as Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Services, Azure Machine Learning, Microsoft Copilot, prompt engineering practices, and agent-based solution design.
• Management : N/A

Special Requirements Specific to Job

• Think logically and be able to articulate thoughts in a clear, concise manner.
• Comfortably work both individually and as part of a group.
• Take ownership of assignments and see them through completion.
• Quickly learn and adapt when dealing with unfamiliar systems and applications.
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with Directors and co-workers.
• Meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Be willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, including occasional overtime.
• Display exceptional follow-through, personal drive and the desire to make a difference.
• Contribute to and participate in an open environment with a team that likes to have fun at work.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of the Higher Education and Post-Secondary Education sector
• At Keypath, our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on our employees. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive and fair total rewards package that considers the market.
• The salary range for this position is between $125,000 - $146,000. The starting salary will fall somewhere in this range and will be determined by various factors such as experience, location, market conditions, and departmental budgets. You will have the opportunity to discuss your salary expectations during the interview process.
• Keypath partners with SmartRecruiters and uses AI technology with SmartAssistant to efficiently screen, source, and match candidates using data and algorithms.

Benefits Include

• Competitive array of Medical, Vision and Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Partner Degree Program - earn a free degree from one of our partner institutions
• 401 (k) Retirement Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave Policies
• Paid Holiday Week Shutdown in December
• Family Flex Program
• 2 Mental Health Days per year
• Volunteer Time Off
• Professional Development Programs
• Remote/Flexible Work Options
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