• Act as a technical expert/resource for the team and business partners while leading the analysis, design and development of high volume, low latency applications for mission critical systems delivering high-availability and performance to best meet customer needs. • Independently write well designed, testable, efficient code to support varied and highly complex IT solutions • Provide technical leadership to other IT specialists to rapidly develop and deliver stunning solutions that meet changing business needs. • Perform all necessary discovery and fact finding to fully understand highly complex business problems and opportunities and independently execute all assignments. • Evaluate options to provide solution buy vs. build recommendations to management. • Independently analyze and recommend solutions to development and production issues while effectively communicating to the project team, applicable vendors and/or the manager in a timely manner. • Research and stay abreast of technology trends and IT best practices, with a focus on continuous learning and possible application to the business. • Regularly act in a project lead capacity and/or represent the department on enterprise-wise project teams. • Provide direction and assistance to less experienced team members and may oversee or coordinate work efforts as needed. • Assist management with employee development initiatives, including training.