Build the Systems Behind California’s Most Iconic Structures
Our client is a leading structural steel fabricator and erector with a lasting imprint on the skylines of California and Nevada. Their portfolio includes hospitals, medical campuses, airports, data centers, stadiums, casinos, convention centers, and landmark commercial towers.
While our client is not a software company, technology is mission-critical to the fabrication and erection of complex steel superstructures at scale. Their in-house Application Development team builds and maintains the custom platforms that power estimating, project management, fabrication, logistics, and field operations.
We are seeking a Senior Application Developer to lead a team of three developers and drive the next phase of the internal application ecosystem.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role within a stable, established construction enterprise. You will operate at the intersection of technology and operations—partnering directly with management, project managers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver software solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and data integrity across the organization.
You will serve as the technical lead for a small, agile team, owning architecture decisions, development standards, and modernization strategy—while remaining hands-on in full-stack development environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Provide guidance and mentorship to a small team of software developers
- Establish development standards, documentation practices, and coding guidelines
- Participate in architectural planning and long-term system strategy
- Help guide modernization initiatives across existing business applications
Application Design & Development
- Design and develop internal applications using C# and Microsoft SQL Server
- Build and support Windows-based applications and service integrations
- Develop and maintain REST-based integrations between systems
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle including design, testing, and deployment
Business Systems Collaboration
- Work closely with internal teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows through automation and system enhancements
- Support integrations with third-party business platforms
- Assist in maintaining database structures and optimizing performance
What Sets This Role Apart
- Direct Business Impact: Your solutions will support projects that shape major metropolitan skylines.
- Leadership Without Bureaucracy: Lead a focused team with real autonomy and decision-making authority.
- Long-Term Platform Ownership: Influence the modernization roadmap of mission-critical internal systems.
- Stable Industry, Forward-Thinking Technology: Apply modern development practices within a high-performance construction environment.
Who Thrives Here
This role is ideal for a senior developer who:
- Wants to move beyond feature delivery into architectural ownership.
- Enjoys working directly with operational stakeholders.
- Can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Seeks stability while still driving meaningful innovation.
For our client, technology is not an accessory—it is an operational backbone. If you are ready to lead, architect, and deliver solutions that support some of the most complex structural steel projects in the region, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using C# and .NET technologies
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL
- Experience building or integrating RESTful APIs
- Experience contributing to architecture decisions or technical leadership within development teams
- Ability to work directly with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into software solutions
Work Environment
- Small, collaborative development team
- High level of ownership and technical influence
- Long-term platform development supporting core business operations
- Stable organization with projects throughout the western United States
Location
This is an in-office position based in San Joaquin County, collaborating closely with the organization’s operational and leadership teams.
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