Developer Lead

Overview

We believe our values (Collaboration, Customer Focus, 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, which means maintaining a healthy balance between 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 your team's professional growth 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.

This will be a hybrid position, with staff expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) on-site .

To be considered for this position, you must attach your resume to your application.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Leading and mentoring a development team through technical guidance, coaching, and support.
• Managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions.
• Contributing to coding and architecture decisions while setting standards for code quality.
• Evaluating and improving development processes to enhance efficiency and team performance.
• Researching and implementing new tools, technologies, and practices that drive innovation.
• Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture that values diverse perspectives.

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

What we're looking for:

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a development team through coaching and technical guidance.
• Experience managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) with a focus on quality, security, and performance.
• Strong hands-on coding and architecture skills with a commitment to clean, maintainable code.
• Talent for streamlining processes and implementing best practices to boost team efficiency.
• Curiosity and initiative to explore new tools, technologies, and innovative solutions.
• Dedication to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

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: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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