HDR · 8 hours ago
Application Developer Lead
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelHDR is a company that fosters a culture of inclusion and values the contributions of its employee-owners. They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the architecture and development of critical web applications, focusing on scalable systems and integration of AI agents into design tools.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Design, architect, and build modern web and desktop applications using contemporary frameworks and development practices
Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of scalable backend APIs and microservices to support complex data workflows
Oversee the design and management of both relational and non-relational database technologies to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
Establish and enforce best practices for design patterns, Git workflows, and code review processes to maintain a clean, reliable, and collaborative codebase
Lead testing strategy, including unit, integration, and system tests, to support continuous integration and ensure build stability
Collaborate with architects, computational designers, BIM specialists, and other stakeholders to align development with strategic project and workflow requirements
Deploy, configure, and manage applications on Azure App Services and virtual machines, ensuring reliability, security, and performance
Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments using GitHub Actions or similar tools
Mentor and provide technical guidance to developers across all levels and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Identify and implement process improvements and recommend technical solutions to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
Take ownership of significant features, initiatives, and critical systems, providing technical leadership from conception through deployment
Support additional software development and integration tasks as needed to meet evolving project goals
Qualification
Required
Lead the architecture and development of critical web applications using progressive web frameworks
Design scalable systems, manage complex data workflows, and oversee the integration of AI agents and automation into design tools
Set the technical direction for web-based platforms, ensuring they are performant, reliable, and capable of transforming architectural project delivery
Take ownership of major features from concept to deployment
Establish best practices for the team—leading code reviews, managing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring other developers
Work closely with architects, computational designers, and BIM specialists to ensure technology solves real-world design challenges
Design, architect, and build modern web and desktop applications using contemporary frameworks and development practices
Lead the development, optimization, and maintenance of scalable backend APIs and microservices to support complex data workflows
Oversee the design and management of both relational and non-relational database technologies to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
Establish and enforce best practices for design patterns, Git workflows, and code review processes to maintain a clean, reliable, and collaborative codebase
Lead testing strategy, including unit, integration, and system tests, to support continuous integration and ensure build stability
Collaborate with architects, computational designers, BIM specialists, and other stakeholders to align development with strategic project and workflow requirements
Deploy, configure, and manage applications on Azure App Services and virtual machines, ensuring reliability, security, and performance
Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments using GitHub Actions or similar tools
Mentor and provide technical guidance to developers across all levels and foster a culture of knowledge sharing
Identify and implement process improvements and recommend technical solutions to improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
Take ownership of significant features, initiatives, and critical systems, providing technical leadership from conception through deployment
Support additional software development and integration tasks as needed to meet evolving project goals
Preferred
Strong proficiency with modern front-end development technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue and/or React, HTML, and CSS
Extensive experience using source control systems (Git) and issue tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar)
Ability to design, lead, and integrate RESTful APIs and work with modern backend architectures
Advanced experience with Vue/React/Next.js or other modern frameworks
Strong experience with Node.js or .NET Core for backend and application development
Deep familiarity with relational and non-relational database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience deploying and managing applications on Azure, Vercel, or similar cloud platforms
Interest or background in the AEC domain (architecture, engineering, BIM, Revit, Rhino)
Experience with Tailwind CSS and modern UI component libraries
Exposure to AI and Machine Learning, including implementing AI agents and document processing pipelines
Working with OpenAI APIs and custom AI models
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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