Own the design construction, development, testing, implementation, and technology delivery for business needs throughout the company. Responsible for technical aspects of the entire process of agile development for large complex projects. May supervise or coordinate activities of other personnel as necessary within Agile development cycle. Design, code/develop, test, and implement complex systems Design solutions to solve complex business problems, considering operational and functional aspects of the solution, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the business function and related functions Define solution scope to deliver early business value. Ensure objectives are clear to all team members Lead and monitor the work of other development staff. Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities Utilize advanced technical knowledge to influence GTS system architecture and future technological vision Drive constructive change, simplifying and improving the performance of critical systems, improving maintainability, and providing leadership Job Specifications Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience Minimum 6 years of programming experience Advanced programming experience in one or more current programming languages Excellent written and verbal communication skills Full technical knowledge of all phases of application development including analysis and programming Ability to independently provide in–depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues Demonstrated ability to lead others to optimal outcomes Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of job duties Preferred Skills Deep experience building and maintaining ASP.NET applications and strong competency in VB.NET (and ideally C# exposure) Experience with database-backed applications: query performance, indexing basics, migrations/versioning, and safe deployment practices Code quality practices: readability, refactoring, performance, error handling, defensive coding Ability to analyze requirement, ask questions, perform base-level testing, proper documentation including testing documentation Familiarity with secure coding practices for web apps: authn/authz concepts, input validation, secrets management, OWASP awareness Strong collaboration and informal leadership skills, including a willingness to mentor others and influence architecture/technology direction Working knowledge of enterprise hardware and networking fundamentals (e.g., servers, backups, network connectivity) to provide occasional backup coverage for the Systems Engineer #LI-VISIONCARE Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. Salary Ranges: $78,750.00 - $133,875.00 VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws. Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information. We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters. Click here to learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities. As a regular part of doing business, VSP Vision (“VSP”) collects many different types of personal information, including protected health information, about our audiences, including members, doctors, clients, brokers, business partners, and employees.  VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.