The Role
Lead and mentor a software development team to design, architect, and deliver Microsoft-ecosystem solutions (Azure, .NET, Power Platform, Power BI). Oversee code quality, CI/CD, governance, stakeholder collaboration, citizen developer support, and troubleshooting while ensuring secure, scalable, data-driven applications for Finance, HR, IS, and Consulting.
Summary Generated by Built In
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to champion the delivery of innovative, high-quality software solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, .NET, Power Platform, Power BI). As part of the Information Systems team, you will collaborate with internal departments—such as Finance, HR, I.S., and our Consulting Practice—to design and deliver applications that improve efficiency, insights, and decision-making across the organization. This role combines hands-on technical guidance with strong leadership to build scalable, maintainable, and secure solutions while empowering both developers and citizen developers.
What You Will be Doing at Woodard & Curran
- Leading and mentoring a team of software developers, ensuring clean, testable, and scalable code
- Overseeing solution design, architecture, and development across Azure, .NET, JavaScript, Power Platform, and Power BI
- Delivering applications and automations that support Finance, HR, I.S., and Consulting teams in meeting business goals
- Driving continuous improvement in development practices, governance, and use of AI-assisted tools
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and resource allocation
- Conducting code reviews, guiding troubleshooting, and ensuring performance and compliance standards
- Supporting citizen developer initiatives with training, tools, and governance
- Demonstrating strong knowledge of data modeling, relational databases, and SQL, with hands-on experience in SQL Server and Dataverse
- Prior development experience with AEC360 and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 considered a strong plus
What You Will Need to Succeed at Woodard & Curran
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years in software development, 3+ years in leadership/management
- Strong technical expertise with Azure, .NET, JavaScript, Power Platform, Power BI, and SQL Server
- Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)
- Proven ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and build a collaborative culture
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Familiarity with AI development tools, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes a plus), and cloud-native practices
Employee Support & Benefits
Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed
Time away from work:
• Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually
• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked
• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.
• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding
Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:
• Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability
• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
E-Verify Participation
Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
Inclusion & Belonging
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.
At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.
Non-Solicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
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Top Skills
Azure,.Net,Power Platform,Power Bi,Javascript,Sql Server,Dataverse,Aec360,Microsoft Dynamics 365,Git,Docker,Kubernetes,Ci/Cd
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The Company
What We Do
Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach.
By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.
