Lead Full Stack Developer
Lead Full Stack Developer
ColdSpring
Cold Spring, MN
*ONSITE Requirement
Do you take pride in architecting scalable solutions and leading teams to deliver high-impact applications?
Are you passionate about working across the stack—from crafting intuitive front-end experiences to optimising back-end performance?
Ready to mentor developers and drive best practices that shape the future of our technology?
ABOUT ColdSpring
A family-owned business since 1898, Coldspring is a leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone and bronze for architectural, memorial, residential, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Cold Spring, Minnesota, with a primary manufacturing facility and bronze foundry, the company employs 800 people nationwide, operating 30 quarries and multiple fabrication sites. Coldspring’s success stems from the dedication of its team, a commitment to innovation, and a focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations while upholding corporate sustainability.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a highly experienced and dedicated Lead Full Stack Developer to take ownership of a custom suite of software developed in house. This is a critical dual-role position, requiring an accomplished technologist who is also a proven people manager. You will lead a small, focused team of developers and QA specialist, driving development across the full Microsoft stack and modern web technologies. This requires a balance of hands-on coding, architectural oversight, and direct management responsibility for team performance and growth.
JOB DETAILS
Starting salary: $95K+ with comprehensive benefit package
Regular onsite requirement
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 10+ years of professional software development experience
Minimum 5+ years of direct experience managing and mentoring software development teams
While we have set high standards for this role, we recognize that great talent comes in may forms. We encourage exceptional candidates with 8+ years of total development experience and proven informal leadership who may not meet the full 5-year people management requirement to apply for the title of Senior Full Stack Developer, with a clear, performance-based path to the Lead role
Exceptional proficiency in Microsoft C# development stack, including ASP.NET (MVC and API), Entity Framework, and TSQL
Expertise in modern front-end development using Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+) and advanced HTML/CSS
Proven track record of managing project deadline and driving technical standards for a team
Deep understanding of object-orientated design, N-tier architecture, and enterprise application integration patterns
Experience with integrating with or developing applications that tie into large ERP systems (familiarity with JDE is a plus)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the technical authority and primary hands-on developer, contributing to all layers of the application and setting a high standard for code quality
Lead the design and implementation of responsive user interfaces using angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, and HTML
Navigate and develop complex server-side logic in C#, including API endpoints and traditional MVC controllers attached to views
Develop and maintain the C# Business Logic Layer (BLL) and the Data Access Layer (DAL), utilizing Entity Framework as the ORM
Expertly manage and optimize data interactions within our Microsoft TSQL environment across various SQL databases
Collaborate on and contribute to the development of application features that include graphical aspects, utilizing web technologies such as Canvas
Develop and maintain C# middleware and backend services responsible for integrating application data with our ERP system and JD Edwards
Define the technical vision, architectural standards, and enforce development best practices across the team
Directly manage a team of developers and the QA specialist, including being responsible for performance reviews, discipline, hiring, and career growth
Be directly responsible for project deadlines and ensuring the activities of the development team align with business priorities
Lead the teams flexible Agile (Scum-ban) process, driving ticket tracking using Jira, facilitating planning, and ensuring smooth workflow
Serve as the key technical liaison within a larger cross-functional group, including the Product Owner and Marketing team, translating business needs into technical requirements
Ensure the team effectively utilizes Visual Studio, VS Code, and Git for development and revision control
Coldspring is an Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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