Lead Application Developer

Join Our Team In 2025, USA Today recognized Primerica as a Top Workplace USA for the fifth year in a row, and Newsweek named Primerica one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for the second consecutive year. In 2024, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Primerica as a Top Workplace for the eleventh consecutive year, and Forbes recognized Primerica as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the fifth year in a row. In addition, for the tenth time Primerica has been voted a Best Employer by Gwinnett Magazine. Primerica is a great place to work! About this Position Developer is responsible for designing, modifying and developing systems using advanced techniques including the ability to analyze current systems to resolve new and/or existing problems.   Evaluates technical feasibility of proposed system solution, develops project proposals and develops/modifies systems to meet the business need.  Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in at least one software specialization.  Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead or direct the work of other developers/projects.  Stays current on new and emerging technology. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. This role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must be local to Duluth, GA. The salary range for this role is $120k - $125K. Responsibilities & Qualifications Performs Technical Duties: Codes, unit tests, and debugs programs ensuring optimal performance using advanced programming techniques  Writes technical specifications and creates thorough unit test plans for each new functionality, application and/or conversion from one application system to the next Performs thorough unit testing for new functionality, applications, conversions, etc., through full regression validation Utilizes appropriate software tools for source code management, code creation, compilation and  program execution Documents new systems as well as changes to existing systems according to established standards; develop flow charts, logic charts, record formats, and coding structures using architecture approved tools Reviews business test plans and results to ensure effectiveness in meeting project requirements Directs training of business personnel in new and modified systems Provides on-call support for production and lower environments Provides training by working with and mentoring other developers and/or contractors   Analysis and Investigative Responsibilities: Performs background analysis through research, interviews / meetings with business areas to define needs, understand desired results and to resolve problems Meets independently with business partners and management to determine systems solutions and evaluates technical feasibility Analyzes detailed system factors, including input and output requirements, information flow, hardware and software requirements and alternative methods of problem resolution to…