IT Apps Programmer Lead (Client Server Developer)

Job Title: IT Apps Programmer Lead (Client Server Developer)

Location: Erie, PA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 15+ Years

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Apps Programmer Lead (Client Server Developer) to support the development of AI-enabled insurance applications and underwriting workbench solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong full-stack development expertise, hands-on experience with modern cloud technologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business and technology teams in an Agile environment.

This role involves designing, developing, and enhancing web and backend systems while contributing to workflow automation and AI-driven business capabilities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, guide development teams, and ensure the successful delivery of enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled web and backend applications.
• Build and enhance underwriting workbench capabilities and workflow automation solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable technical solutions.
• Develop cloud-native and enterprise applications using AWS, Angular, and .NET technologies.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architecture and design decisions.
• Support AI prompting and intelligent automation capabilities within business workflows.
• Ensure application quality, security, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership across distributed teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• AWS Cloud Services
• Angular Framework
• .NET Framework / .NET Application Development
• REST APIs and Backend Services
• Web Application Development
• Workflow Automation Solutions
• AI Prompt Engineering / AI-enabled Application Integration

Functional Skills

• Experience with Underwriting or Insurance Workbench Applications
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Application Architecture
• Knowledge of System Integration Patterns
• Full-Stack Development Experience

Soft Skills

• Strong Stakeholder Management and Consulting Skills
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Ability to Present Technical Concepts to Business and Technical Teams
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum Environments

Preferred Experience

• Insurance Domain Experience
• AI/Automation Platform Integration Experience
• Leadership experience managing distributed development teams

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Contract Type

Long-Term Contract.