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Gurugram, Haryana, India
Onsite
ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard's team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.
The Opportunity:
ApplyBoard is seeking a Lead Software Developer to provide technical leadership and drive the design and delivery of high-quality software solutions. This role combines hands-on development with team leadership, guiding engineers through the full software development lifecycle while maintaining strong engineering standards.
You will work closely with product, business, and engineering stakeholders to build scalable applications, modernize legacy systems, and continuously improve development practices.
What You’ll Be Doing Every Day:
Provide technical leadership and direction to the development team
Design, develop, and maintain web and application solutions using Microsoft technologies
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and architects to define requirements and technical approaches
Guide the team through the full development lifecycle, from planning to deployment and support
Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards and best practices
Develop and maintain integrations between systems and applications
Support modernization efforts, including migration of legacy applications to current technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including performance and scalability challenges
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, release management, and deployment processes
Ensure high-quality documentation for systems, processes, and solutions
Provide advanced (tier 3) support for production issues
Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve engineering capabilities
What You Bring to the Table:
5+ years of experience in software development, with demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience
Strong proficiency in C# and Microsoft .NET (Framework and/or .NET Core/5+)
Experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications
Strong understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented design principles
Experience with web development technologies such as ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, and CSS
Experience with relational databases and SQL development
Experience with source control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with debugging, performance tuning, and optimization
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
About ApplyBoard
ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting-edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We've helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we're just getting started.
Ready to join us? We're grateful for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard team. However, only select applicants will be contacted for an interview.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don't replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you'd like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.
