Developer Lead

Job Description:

Developer Lead

Description

Overview

This posting is open to current Larimer County employees only.

We believe our values (Collaboration, Customer Focus, Civility, Accountability, Innovation, and Agility) drive our success, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.

We are seeking a Developer Lead to join our Information Technology department, where innovation and collaboration drive our work. This position serves as a working supervisor, balancing hands-on technical contributions with team leadership. As a Developer Lead, you will play a key role in overseeing the full software development lifecycle through guiding a talented team of developers, ensuring solutions meet both business and technical needs, and driving process improvements that shape the future of our IT systems.

This role is ideal for an experienced individual who is equally passionate about coding and mentoring. You’ll have the opportunity to design, develop, and implement scalable solutions while fostering the professional growth of your team and strengthening the County’s technology infrastructure. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where leadership and technical expertise go hand-in-hand, we’d love to hear from you.

The typical schedule for this position is hybrid, with staff expected to work on-site at least 2-3 days a week at a minimum.

Responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Strong technical expertise in software development, including proficiency with modern programming languages, APIs, and relational databases.
• Leadership and team management skills to supervise, mentor, and guide developers while fostering professional growth.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience applying project management practices such as estimation, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, using tools like use cases, flowcharts, and process diagrams.
• Experience with code reviews and quality assurance to ensure consistency, scalability, and security of applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills, with a focus on identifying inefficiencies and driving innovation.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Lead_Developer.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and mentor a development team by providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional growth opportunities.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring projects meet functional, security, scalability, and performance requirements.
• Contribute hands-on to coding and architecture decisions, setting standards for code quality and development practices.
• Review and improve development processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices to increase team productivity.
• Drive innovation through research and implementation of new tools, technologies, and application environments.
• Demonstrate commitment to being respectful and valuing differences among individuals.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, in software development required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Six (6) years of experience with information systems and technology required.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$52.58 - $73.61 Hourly