About the Company:
Advantage Design Group is a leading provider of interactive, video-driven recruiting and orientation platforms designed to engage, motivate, and retain individuals. Serving over 400 institutions and organizations, we specialize in delivering welcoming, accessible, and data-driven onboarding experiences. Our solutions leverage a modern technology stack, keeping us at the forefront of digital engagement and user experience, while fostering a collaborative environment that values creativity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Developer Team Lead to guide our development team in building and customizing CMS-driven platforms. Reporting to the Director of Technology, you will combine hands-on coding expertise with leadership responsibilities, shaping the technical direction of projects, ensuring high-quality delivery, and mentoring team members. This role is key to driving innovation and maintaining client satisfaction through technically robust and scalable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead, mentor, and coach a team of developers, promoting professional growth and continuous learning.
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Develop, enforce, and maintain coding standards and best practices across projects.
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Manage planning, development, and deployment of CMS-driven applications ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
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Write, review, and optimize code to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.
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Design and implement integrations with REST APIs, authentication systems (OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect), and enterprise platforms; document using OpenAPI (Swagger).
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Oversee cloud deployment strategies in Azure, ensuring optimal performance and security.
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Promote CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile development practices to enhance productivity.
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Collaborate with project managers, designers, and creative teams to deliver engaging, responsive, and accessible digital platforms.
Required Qualifications:
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7+ years of professional web development experience.
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Strong background in .NET technologies including C# and ASP.NET Core/MVC, with MS SQL Server experience.
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Proven experience with CMS platforms such as Umbraco, Sitecore, Kentico, or similar.
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Proficiency in REST APIs, AJAX, Git, and API management tools (OpenAPI/Swagger, Postman).
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Understanding of cloud environments (Azure), web security, and accessibility standards.
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Leadership experience in mentoring or managing developers.
Preferred Skills:
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Experience with serverless architectures, containerization, enterprise integrations, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Agile methodology experience.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Benefits:
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Competitive base salary with annual performance-based raises.
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401(k) with company matching, profit-sharing opportunities, and group health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Paid vacation and holidays.
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Hybrid work schedule after onboarding.
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Wellness perks including gym memberships and stocked breakrooms.
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Ongoing professional training, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.
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Beautiful Jacksonville, FL office near the beach and no state income tax.
Equal Opportunity:
Advantage Design Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Web Development, Leadership, API Integration, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies