Lead Fullstack Developer (Adobe ColdFusion)

About the company
Algoworks is an award-winning artificial intelligence, engineering services and experience transformation firm with offices across the United States, Europe, South America and India. We bring together a global team of engineers, architects, designers, researchers and operators united by rigor, accountability and a commitment to delivering measurable results.
For over 20 years, Algoworks has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations across the Americas, Europe and Asia to define, build and run technology that drives meaningful business outcomes. Our work combines human-centered design, engineering excellence and AI-powered capabilities to solve complex challenges with clarity and precision. Innovation, particularly in the responsible application of AI, is embedded in how teams approach problem-solving and continuous improvement.
At Algoworks, growth is continuous and closely tied to impact. Teams collaborate across geographies and disciplines, strengthening outcomes through shared insight and collective expertise. The culture values transparency, open dialogue and an environment where every voice is heard and contribution is recognized.
Through collaboration, accountability and a focus on results, Algoworks operates at the intersection of technology and people, building not only advanced systems but strong global teams that elevate performance and create lasting impact.
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Role overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to provide technical leadership for the development, modernization, and support of enterprise software platforms.
The candidate will lead the design, implementation, and evolution of business-critical applications spanning legacy and modern technology stacks. The role involves driving technical decisions, mentoring development teams, resolving complex production issues, and collaborating with Product Management, QA, DevOps, and Architecture teams to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in C#, ASP.NET, Adobe ColdFusion (CFML), JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL Server, combined with strong enterprise application architecture, technical leadership, and modernization experience.
Full Stack Development & Solution Design
Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex enterprise applications and platform enhancements.
Develop and maintain enterprise applications using C#, ASP.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related technologies.
Design, develop, and consume REST APIs to support application functionality and system integration.
Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, maintainability, performance, and security.
Define development standards, coding best practices, and architectural guidelines.
2. Legacy Application Modernization
Drive modernization initiatives across legacy Adobe ColdFusion applications and modern .NET-based services.
Analyse existing ColdFusion applications and identify opportunities to improve maintainability, scalability, and performance.
Contribute to migration strategies that introduce modern architectural patterns while maintaining business continuity.
Support the integration of legacy applications with modern services and enterprise systems.
Balance modernization priorities with the stability and availability of mission-critical applications.
3. Technical Leadership & Architecture
Act as the technical lead for major initiatives, providing architectural guidance and technical direction to development teams.
Lead technical design discussions and architectural decision-making.
Review solution designs and code to ensure adherence to engineering standards and architectural guidelines.
Drive technical excellence, maintainability, and continuous improvement across projects.
Contribute to technical roadmaps, release planning, and platform modernization strategies.
4. SQL Server & Database Optimization
Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server database solutions.
Write and maintain complex SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and views.
Perform query optimization and database performance tuning.
Investigate database-related production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Ensure efficient data access, database reliability, and performance across enterprise applications.
5. Production Support & Troubleshooting
Analyse and resolve complex production issues across application, integration, and database layers.
Lead technical investigations and root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement corrective and preventive measures.
Support application stability and business continuity across legacy and modern systems.
Collaborate with relevant teams to resolve technical dependencies and production incidents.
6. Team Leadership & Mentoring
Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and development teams.
Mentor developers and establish engineering best practices.
Lead code reviews, architectural reviews, and technical design sessions.
Guide team members in problem-solving, implementation approaches, and code quality.
Balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership and delivery expectations.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Delivery
Collaborate with Product Owners, QA, DevOps, Architecture teams, and business stakeholders.
Translate business requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions.
Partner with stakeholders to balance business priorities and technical requirements.
Work within Agile/Scrum environments to support sprint planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to release management, CI/CD practices, and engineering process improvements.
Required Technical Skills & Competencies
10+ years of software engineering and full stack development experience.
3+ years of experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Developer, or in a similar technical leadership role.
Strong hands-on experience with C# and ASP.NET for enterprise application development.
Extensive experience working with and modernizing Adobe ColdFusion (CFML) applications.
Strong experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
Expertise in designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs.
Advanced SQL Server experience, including complex queries, stored procedures, triggers, views, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture and system integration patterns.
Experience leading technical design discussions and architectural decision-making.
Strong production support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis experience.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Understanding of application security, software quality, and development best practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Must-Have Skills
10+ Years of Full Stack Development Experience
Technical Leadership Experience
C#
ASP.NET
Adobe ColdFusion (CFML)
JavaScript / TypeScript
REST API Development
Advanced SQL Server
Stored Procedures, Triggers & Views
Query Optimization & Database Performance Tuning
Enterprise Application Architecture
System Integration Patterns
Production Support & Troubleshooting
Root-Cause Analysis
Code Reviews & Architectural Reviews
Mentoring and Technical Leadership
Agile/Scrum
Good to Have Skills
Legacy enterprise application modernization
ColdFusion-to-modern-architecture migration experience
Azure DevOps
Git and CI/CD pipelines
Cloud-hosted enterprise applications
Application security best practices
SaaS platforms and highly configurable enterprise products
Experience leading geographically distributed development teams
Modern .NET-based services and contemporary architectural patterns
Desired Attributes
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ownership-driven mindset with a focus on quality and delivery.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities.
Strong architectural thinking and technical decision-making abilities.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, product, QA, DevOps, and architecture teams.
Passion for application modernization, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
Ability to maintain business continuity while evolving legacy enterprise platforms.

Work arrangement
Hybrid